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Rathersen Family History

Rathersen 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: Matherson, Patterson, Rather, Atherley, Catterson, Rothermel

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Where is the Rathersen family from?

You can see how Rathersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathersen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Rathersen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Rathersen families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rathersen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rathersen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rathersen 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 6 census records available for the last name Rathersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathersen 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 Rathersen. 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 Rathersen. For the veterans among your Rathersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rathersen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rathersen

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