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Rattermann Family History

Rattermann 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: Ratterman, Ratermann, Batterman, Raterman, Waterman, Alterman

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Where is the Rattermann family from?

You can see how Rattermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rattermann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rattermann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rattermann families living in Iowa. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rattermann's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Rattermann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rattermann 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 Rattermann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Rattermann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Rattermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rattermann 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Rattermann. 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 54 military records available for the last name Rattermann. For the veterans among your Rattermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rattermann lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2000, in the United States, Rattermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rattermann in 1954 was 55, and 94 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rattermann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rattermann 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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