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Rathan Family History

Rathan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Nathan, Rattan, Kathan, Athan, Lathan, Rathman, Rahman, Rath, Gahan

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Where is the Rathan family from?

You can see how Rathan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rathan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rathan family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rathan's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Rathan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rathan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rathan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rathan. 100% of Rathan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Rathan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 94 immigration records available for the last name Rathan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Rathan. For the veterans among your Rathan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rathan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rathan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rathan in 1966 was 73, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rathan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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