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Rattelmeier Family History

Rattelmeier 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: Katzenmeyer, Reitmeier, Ostermeier, Bultemeier, Sultemeier

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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Rattelmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rattelmeier 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rattelmeier. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rattelmeier. For the veterans among your Rattelmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rattelmeier lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1996, in the United States, Rattelmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rattelmeier in 1989 was 88, and 93 in 1996.

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