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Rattinger Family History

Rattinger 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: Rittinger, Rettinger, Gettinger, Pottinger, Gittinger, Pettinger

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Where is the Rattinger family from?

You can see how Rattinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rattinger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rattinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Rattinger family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rattinger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rattinger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rattinger 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 Rattinger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Fireman
    100%

What Rattinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Rattinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rattinger 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Rattinger. 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 125 military records available for the last name Rattinger. For the veterans among your Rattinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rattinger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Rattinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rattinger in 1966 was 73, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rattinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rattinger 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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