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Rathvon Family History

Rathvon 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: Rathfon, Ruthven, Rathbone, Bathon, Rathjen, Lathon, Mathson, Rathman

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Where is the Rathvon family from?

You can see how Rathvon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathvon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rathvon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Rathvon families living in Westmorland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rathvon's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Rathvon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rathvon 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 Rathvon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Registered Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rathvon. 100% of Rathvon men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Rathvon women worked as a Registered Nurse.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Registered Nurse
    100%

What Rathvon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 882 census records available for the last name Rathvon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathvon 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Rathvon. 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 116 military records available for the last name Rathvon. For the veterans among your Rathvon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rathvon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rathvon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Rathvon in 1963 was 71, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rathvon 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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