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Rethaford Family History

Rethaford 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: Retherford, Relaford, Rutherford, Rochford, Rushford, Reliford

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Where is the Rethaford family from?

You can see how Rethaford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rethaford family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 56 Rethaford families living in Tennessee. This was about 93% of all the recorded Rethaford's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Rethaford families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Rethaford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rethaford 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 Rethaford. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rethaford. For the veterans among your Rethaford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rethaford lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rethaford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rethaford in 1957 was 56, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rethaford 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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