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Rathwell Family History

Rathwell 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: Rothwell, Rathmell, Ashwell, Bothwell, Rothell, Cashwell, Atwell

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Where is the Rathwell family from?

You can see how Rathwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rathwell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Rathwell family living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Rathwell's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Rathwell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rathwell 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 Rathwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rathwell. 32% of Rathwell men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Rathwell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rathwell were Farm Laborer and Clerical. .

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • School Teacher
    16%
  • Clerical
    11%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Rathwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathwell 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 803 immigration records available for the last name Rathwell. 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 284 military records available for the last name Rathwell. For the veterans among your Rathwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rathwell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Rathwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Rathwell in 1962 was 60, and 64 in 2003.

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