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Rats Family History

Rats 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: Ras, Rath, Rais, Ratz, Prats, Kats, Raus, Rans, Ratts, Oats

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Where is the Rats family from?

You can see how Rats families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rats family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rats families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rats families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rats's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rats families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rats 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 608 census records available for the last name Rats. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rats 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Rats. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rats. For the veterans among your Rats ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rats lifespan?

Average Rats life expectancy in 1989 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rats 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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