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Rathera Family History

Rathera 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: Rather, Rathert, Mather, Rother, Rater, Patera, Ruther, Rathe

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Where is the Rathera family from?

You can see how Rathera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathera family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rathera families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Rathera families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Rathera's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rathera families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rathera 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 35 census records available for the last name Rathera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathera 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rathera. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rathera. For the veterans among your Rathera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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