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Ratel Family History

Ratel 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: Patel, Ramel, Rater, Radel, Ravel, Ratzel, Rabel, Rathel, Rael, Cater

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Where is the Ratel family from?

You can see how Ratel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ratel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 64 Ratel families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Ratel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ratel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratel 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 Ratel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ratel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ratel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratel 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Ratel. 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 244 military records available for the last name Ratel. For the veterans among your Ratel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ratel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ratel in 1963 was 67, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ratel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratel 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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