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Rattberg Family History

Rattberg 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: Rettberg, Ramberg, Rothberg, Rattner, Rattler, Amberg, Walberg

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Where is the Rattberg family from?

You can see how Rattberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rattberg family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Rattberg families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rattberg's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Rattberg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Rattberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rattberg 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rattberg. 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 Rattberg. For the veterans among your Rattberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rattberg

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