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Rathbunn Family History

Rathbunn 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: Rathburn, Rathbun, Rathmann, Rathbone, Washburn, Ashburn, Rathfon

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Where is the Rathbunn family from?

You can see how Rathbunn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathbunn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rathbunn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rathbunn families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rathbunn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rathbunn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Rathbunn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathbunn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rathbunn. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rathbunn. For the veterans among your Rathbunn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rathbunn lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1977, in the United States, Rathbunn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rathbunn in 1975 was 74, and 68 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rathbunn 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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