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Rata Family History

Rata Surname Meaning

perhaps a variant of Rattue.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Rata family from?

You can see how Rata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rata family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rata families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Rata families living in London. This was about 92% of all the recorded Rata's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rata families in 1891.
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What did your Rata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rata. 84% of Rata men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rata women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    84%
  • Farming
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rata 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Rata. 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 118 military records available for the last name Rata. For the veterans among your Rata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rata lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rata in 1962 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rata 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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