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Rattner Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Ratner .

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


Similar surnames: Castner, Rittner, Rayner, Raisner, Plattner, Bittner, Huttner

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Where is the Rattner family from?

You can see how Rattner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rattner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rattner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Rattner families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rattner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rattner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rattner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rattner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rattner. 24% of Rattner men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Rattner women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rattner were Cutter 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Cutter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Saleslady
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rattner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rattner 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 Rattner. 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 348 military records available for the last name Rattner. For the veterans among your Rattner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rattner lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rattner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Rattner in 1960 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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