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Rathawell Family History

Rathawell 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: Rothwell, Rathmell, Raphael, Ashwell, Bothwell, Rothell, Cashwell

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Where is the Rathawell family from?

You can see how Rathawell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathawell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Rathawell family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rathawell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rathawell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rathawell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Rathawell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathawell 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 Rathawell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rathawell. For the veterans among your Rathawell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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