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Rhatigan Family History

Rhatigan Surname Meaning

Irish (Longford and Roscommon): Irish: from Ó Reachtagáin see Radigan.

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


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Where is the Rhatigan family from?

You can see how Rhatigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhatigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rhatigan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Rhatigan families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhatigan's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Rhatigan families in 1911.
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What did your Rhatigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhatigan. 31% of Rhatigan men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Rhatigan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhatigan were Fireman and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Inspector
    16%
  • Fireman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    38%
  • Waitress
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Rhatigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rhatigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhatigan 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 593 immigration records available for the last name Rhatigan. 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 652 military records available for the last name Rhatigan. For the veterans among your Rhatigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhatigan lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Rhatigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rhatigan in 1954 was 62, and 79 in 2004.

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