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Rattew Family History

Rattew 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, Rettew, Matthew, Rutten, Matte, Bratten, Latter, Rotter

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Where is the Rattew family from?

You can see how Rattew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rattew family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Rattew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Rattew families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rattew's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rattew families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rattew 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 Rattew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rattew. 100% of Rattew women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rattew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Rattew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rattew 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Rattew. 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 Rattew. For the veterans among your Rattew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rattew lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Rattew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rattew in 1984 was 56, and 73 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rattew

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rattew 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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