This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Rathun family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Rathun Family History

Rathun 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: Ramthun, Rathbun, Rath, Thun, Nathan, Rather, Mathur, Rathfon, Wathen

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Rathun family from?

You can see how Rathun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathun family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rathun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Rathun families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rathun's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Rathun families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rathun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Rathun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Rathun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathun census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Rathun

Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Rathun. 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.

View all Rathun immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Rathun. For the veterans among your Rathun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rathun military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rathun family history

Discover More

What is the average Rathun lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rathun 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rathun

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rathun family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial