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Rattana Family History

Rattana 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: Rattan, Rantala, Kattan, Mattina, Santana, Retana, Cattani, Ratta

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Where is the Rattana family from?

You can see how Rattana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rattana family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rattana families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Rattana families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rattana's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rattana families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rattana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Rattana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Rattana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rattana 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Rattana. 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 Rattana. For the veterans among your Rattana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rattana lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Rattana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rattana in 1986 was 44, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rattana 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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