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Rethath Family History

Rethath 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: Redpath, Reath, Rath, Heath, Reach, Keinath, Betlach, Redgate, Recht

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Where is the Rethath family from?

You can see how Rethath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rethath family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Rethath families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Rethath's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Rethath families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Rethath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rethath 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rethath. 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 Rethath. For the veterans among your Rethath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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