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Rethorn Family History

Rethorn 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: Thorn, Rethman, Rehor, Hathorn, Henthorn, Melhorn, Seahorn, Sehorn

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Where is the Rethorn family from?

You can see how Rethorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rethorn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rethorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Rethorn families living in Missouri. This was about 70% of all the recorded Rethorn's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rethorn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rethorn 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 Rethorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rethorn. 72% of Rethorn men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rethorn women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rethorn were Clerk and Typist.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Typist
    50%

What Rethorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Rethorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rethorn 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Rethorn. 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 101 military records available for the last name Rethorn. For the veterans among your Rethorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rethorn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rethorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rethorn in 1966 was 81, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rethorn 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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