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Rathfuss Family History

Rathfuss 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: Rothfuss, Rothfus, Rafuse, Rathfon, Barfuss, Matheus, Mathus, Raths

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Where is the Rathfuss family from?

You can see how Rathfuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathfuss family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rathfuss family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rathfuss's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rathfuss families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Rathfuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathfuss 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Rathfuss. 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 Rathfuss. For the veterans among your Rathfuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rathfuss lifespan?

Average Rathfuss life expectancy in 2002 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rathfuss 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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