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Rathemacher Family History

Rathemacher 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: Rademacher, Wannemacher, Radermacher, Radmacher, Rothacker, Rademaker

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Where is the Rathemacher family from?

You can see how Rathemacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathemacher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rathemacher family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rathemacher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rathemacher families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Rathemacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathemacher 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Rathemacher. 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 34 military records available for the last name Rathemacher. For the veterans among your Rathemacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rathemacher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rathemacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rathemacher in 1964 was 59, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rathemacher 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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