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Rathgeb Name Meaning

South German and Swiss German: variant of Rathgeber .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rothgeb, Rather, Raths, Rathe, Tatge, Bathke, Ratke, Lather, Mathew

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Where is the Rathgeb family from?

You can see how Rathgeb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathgeb family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rathgeb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Rathgeb families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Rathgeb's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Rathgeb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rathgeb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rathgeb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rathgeb. 34% of Rathgeb men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rathgeb women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rathgeb were Proprietor and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Foreman
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rathgeb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathgeb 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Rathgeb. 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 388 military records available for the last name Rathgeb. For the veterans among your Rathgeb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rathgeb lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rathgeb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rathgeb in 1963 was 77, and 72 in 2004.

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