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Rathjen Family History

Rathjen Name Meaning

North German North Frisian and East Frisian: patronymic from Rathje . This surname is rare in North and East Frisia. Compare Rochin .

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


Similar surnames: Rathje, Rathe, Rathke, Rathel, Matzen, Detjen, Batten, Mattsen

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Where is the Rathjen family from?

You can see how Rathjen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathjen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rathjen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Rathjen families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rathjen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rathjen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rathjen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rathjen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rathjen. 35% of Rathjen men worked as a Farmer and 49% of Rathjen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rathjen were Farm Laborer and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    49%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Maid
    11%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rathjen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathjen 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 Rathjen. 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 722 military records available for the last name Rathjen. For the veterans among your Rathjen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rathjen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rathjen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rathjen in 1960 was 55, and 59 in 2004.

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