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Ratelle Family History

Ratelle 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: Lavelle, Capelle, Patella, Ramella, Stelle, Lacelle, Rotella

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Where is the Ratelle family from?

You can see how Ratelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratelle family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ratelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 172 Ratelle families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Ratelle's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ratelle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ratelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ratelle. 39% of Ratelle men worked as a Journalier. .

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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

  • Journalier
    39%
  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Peintre
    10%
  • Commis
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ratelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratelle 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Ratelle. 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 287 military records available for the last name Ratelle. For the veterans among your Ratelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratelle lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Ratelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ratelle in 1940 was 45, and 86 in 2004.

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