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Ratheiser Family History

Ratheiser 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: Reiser, Rather, Zahniser, Ostheimer, Theiler, Rathgeber, Olheiser

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Where is the Ratheiser family from?

You can see how Ratheiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratheiser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ratheiser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ratheiser family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratheiser's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ratheiser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratheiser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Ratheiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratheiser 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Ratheiser. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ratheiser. For the veterans among your Ratheiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratheiser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1988, in the United States, Ratheiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ratheiser in 1963 was 76, and 89 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratheiser 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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