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Rathel Family History

Rathel Surname Meaning

German (Räthel): perhaps from a pet form of Rath

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rathel family from?

You can see how Rathel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rathel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Rathel families living in Wiltshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Rathel's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Rathel families in 1891.
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What did your Rathel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rathel. 50% of Rathel men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rathel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathel 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Rathel. 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 390 military records available for the last name Rathel. For the veterans among your Rathel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rathel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rathel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rathel in 1963 was 75, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rathel 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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