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Rathje Name Meaning

North German North Frisian and East Frisian: from a Frisian-Low German pet form of the personal name Rath This surname is rare in North and East Frisia.

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


Similar surnames: Rathjen, Rathe, Rathke, Rathel, Mathe, Mathie, Rath, Sathre, Nathe

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Where is the Rathje family from?

You can see how Rathje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathje family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rathje families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rathje family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Rathje's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Rathje families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rathje surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rathje ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rathje. 100% of Rathje 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rathje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathje 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rathje. 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 559 military records available for the last name Rathje. For the veterans among your Rathje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rathje lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rathje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rathje in 1963 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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