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Ratana Family History

Ratana 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: Retana, Rana, Rantala, Rajala, Ragona, Catano, Raman, Arana, Rajan

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Where is the Ratana family from?

You can see how Ratana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratana family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ratana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Ratana family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratana's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Ratana families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 641 census records available for the last name Ratana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratana 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Ratana. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ratana. For the veterans among your Ratana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratana lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Ratana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ratana in 1983 was 37, and 33 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratana 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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