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Rathier Family History

Rathier 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, Mather, Rother, Rater, Ruther, Rottier, Gauthier, Mathie

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Where is the Rathier family from?

You can see how Rathier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rathier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rathier family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rathier's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Rathier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rathier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rathier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rathier. 100% of Rathier men worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Weaver
    100%

What Rathier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 712 census records available for the last name Rathier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathier 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Rathier. 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 23 military records available for the last name Rathier. For the veterans among your Rathier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rathier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Rathier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rathier in 1963 was 57, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rathier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rathier 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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