Rathmel Family History

Rathmel Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Rathmell, Rathel, Rachel, Raphael, Ramel, Rather, Rammel, Raithel, Rathe, Ratzel

1,000 record(s) for Rathmel

671	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
17	Military Records
3	Immigration Records
406	Census and Voter Lists
404	Member Trees

Where is the Rathmel family from?

You can see how Rathmel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathmel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rathmel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Rathmel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rathmel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rathmel families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rathmel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rathmel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rathmel.

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

Farmer

60%

Laborer

40%

What Rathmel family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 406 census records available for the last name Rathmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathmel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Rathmel. 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.

Military Records

There are 17 military records available for the last name Rathmel. For the veterans among your Rathmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Rathmel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Rathmel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rathmel in 1962 was 76, and 96 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rathmel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.