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Ratas Family History

Ratas 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: Matas, Ratay, Rayas, Ragas, Ratts, Raths, Rabas, Hata, Ras, Rana

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Where is the Ratas family from?

You can see how Ratas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratas family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Ratas family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratas's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Ratas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ratas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ratas. 100% of Ratas men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Ratas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Ratas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratas 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Ratas. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ratas. For the veterans among your Ratas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Ratas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ratas in 1962 was 78, and 22 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratas 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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