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Rattenberg Family History

Rattenberg 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: Wattenberg, Rautenberg, Rottenberg, Ruttenberg, Rittenberg

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Where is the Rattenberg family from?

You can see how Rattenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rattenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rattenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rattenberg family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Rattenberg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rattenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rattenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rattenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rattenberg. 60% of Rattenberg men worked as a Farming and 100% of Rattenberg women worked as a Saleslady.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Rattenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Rattenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rattenberg 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Rattenberg. 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 116 military records available for the last name Rattenberg. For the veterans among your Rattenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rattenberg lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Rattenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rattenberg in 1969 was 56, and 88 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rattenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rattenberg 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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