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Rathstein Family History

Rathstein Name 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: Rothstein, Nothstein, Rutstein, Hartstein, Waldstein, Wetzstein

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Where is the Rathstein family from?

You can see how Rathstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Rathstein families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rathstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rathstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rathstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rathstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rathstein. 33% of Rathstein men worked as a Salesman and 32% of Rathstein women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rathstein were Proprietor and Saleslady. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    33%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Lawyer
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    32%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Saleslady
    13%
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Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Rathstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathstein 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Rathstein. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Rathstein. For the veterans among your Rathstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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