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Rattes Family History

Rattes 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: Ratte, Mattes, Ratts, Gates, Rutten, Matte, Raines, Bratten, Latter

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Where is the Rattes family from?

You can see how Rattes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rattes family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Rattes family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Rattes's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Rattes families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rattes 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 58 census records available for the last name Rattes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rattes 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Rattes. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rattes. For the veterans among your Rattes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rattes lifespan?

Average Rattes life expectancy in 1983 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rattes 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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