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Rattenborg Family History

Rattenborg 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 Rattenborg family from?

You can see how Rattenborg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rattenborg family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rattenborg families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rattenborg's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rattenborg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rattenborg 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 Rattenborg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rattenborg. 100% of Rattenborg men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Rattenborg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Rattenborg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rattenborg 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rattenborg. 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 34 military records available for the last name Rattenborg. For the veterans among your Rattenborg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rattenborg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rattenborg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rattenborg in 1964 was 68, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rattenborg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rattenborg 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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