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Rathway Family History

Rathway 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: Radway, Hathaway, Ratay, Rattray, Rachwal, Hatheway, Lashway, Hataway

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Where is the Rathway family from?

You can see how Rathway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathway family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rathway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rathway families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Rathway's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rathway families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rathway 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 69 census records available for the last name Rathway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathway 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rathway. 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 24 military records available for the last name Rathway. For the veterans among your Rathway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rathway lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Rathway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rathway in 1975 was 59, and 49 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rathway

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rathway 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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