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Arratt Family History

Arratt Surname 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: Sarratt, Arrant, Garratt, Barratt, Jarratt, Arritt, Barrett, Arras

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Where is the Arratt family from?

You can see how Arratt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arratt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Arratt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Arratt family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Arratt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Arratt families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Arratt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arratt 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Arratt. 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 6 military records available for the last name Arratt. For the veterans among your Arratt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arratt lifespan?

Average Arratt life expectancy in 1964 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arratt 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.

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