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Rattenberger Family History

Rattenberger 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: Katzenberger, Rothenberger, Wattenbarger, Blattenberger, Miltenberger

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Where is the Rattenberger family from?

You can see how Rattenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rattenberger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rattenberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rattenberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rattenberger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rattenberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Rattenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rattenberger 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Rattenberger. 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 97 military records available for the last name Rattenberger. For the veterans among your Rattenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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