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Rathsmill Family History

Rathsmill 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: Rathmell, Rahill, Rayhill, Rothschild, Hamill, Tuthill, Ramsell

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Where is the Rathsmill family from?

You can see how Rathsmill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathsmill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rathsmill family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rathsmill's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rathsmill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rathsmill 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 28 census records available for the last name Rathsmill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathsmill 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Rathsmill. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rathsmill. For the veterans among your Rathsmill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rathsmill lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Rathsmill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rathsmill in 1971 was 72, and 94 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rathsmill 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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