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Rathgeber Family History

Rathgeber Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for an adviser or wise man from Middle High German rātgebe.

Middle Low German rātgever ‘giver of advice, counselor’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rathgeber family from?

You can see how Rathgeber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathgeber family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rathgeber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Rathgeber families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rathgeber's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rathgeber families in 1911.
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What did your Rathgeber ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rathgeber. 80% of Rathgeber men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Agent
    20%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rathgeber. 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 Rathgeber. For the veterans among your Rathgeber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rathgeber lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rathgeber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Rathgeber in 1958 was 34, and 75 in 2004.

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