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Ratto Family History

Ratto Name Meaning

Italian:: from ratto ‘rat’ used as a nickname for an agile opportunistic or unprincipled person. probably from the ancient Germanic personal name Rato Radto. (southern Italy): possibly also an occupational name from Greek raptēs ‘tailor’ in southern Italy pronounced raftis or rattis.

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


Similar surnames: Ratte, Ratz, Ratti, Ratta, Matto, Fratto, Rater, Gatto, Raymo, Raatz

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Where is the Ratto family from?

You can see how Ratto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratto family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ratto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Ratto families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ratto's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ratto families in 1911.
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What did your Ratto ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ratto. 100% of Ratto men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ratto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratto 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ratto. 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 856 military records available for the last name Ratto. For the veterans among your Ratto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratto lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Ratto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ratto in 1942 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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