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Ratslon Family History

Ratslon 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: Ranson, Ramson, Rathfon, Rascon, Raison, Matalon, Matson, Ritson

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Where is the Ratslon family from?

You can see how Ratslon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratslon family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Ratslon family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratslon's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ratslon families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Ratslon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratslon 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ratslon. 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 Ratslon. For the veterans among your Ratslon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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