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Rathgab Family History

Rathgab 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: Rathgeb, Ratigan, Rathman, Rothgeb, Rahman, Rath, Rothman, Radigan

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Where is the Rathgab family from?

You can see how Rathgab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathgab family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rathgab family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Rathgab's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rathgab families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Rathgab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathgab 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rathgab. 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 Rathgab. For the veterans among your Rathgab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rathgab lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rathgab 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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