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Rathburn Name Meaning

English: variant of Rathbun . This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Rathbun, Mashburn, Hathorn, Thoburn, Washburne, Pangburn, Rasbury

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Where is the Rathburn family from?

You can see how Rathburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rathburn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 42 Rathburn families living in New Brunswick. This was about 36% of all the recorded Rathburn's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Rathburn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rathburn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rathburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rathburn. 62% of Rathburn men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rathburn women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rathburn were Labourer and Teacher. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Labourer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rathburn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Rathburn. For the veterans among your Rathburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rathburn lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rathburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rathburn in 1957 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

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