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Rattey Family History

Rattey Surname Meaning

variant of Rattue with reduction of the final syllable to /i/.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Rattey family from?

You can see how Rattey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rattey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rattey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Rattey families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rattey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rattey families in 1911.
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What did your Rattey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rattey. 100% of Rattey men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

What Rattey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rattey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rattey 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Rattey. 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 395 military records available for the last name Rattey. For the veterans among your Rattey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rattey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rattey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rattey in 1963 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rattey 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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