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Rattmer Family History

Rattmer 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: Rattner, Rattler, Latter, Latimer, Rotter, Rather, Rutter, Rater

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Where is the Rattmer family from?

You can see how Rattmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rattmer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rattmer family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rattmer's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Rattmer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rattmer 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 39 census records available for the last name Rattmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rattmer 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rattmer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rattmer. For the veterans among your Rattmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rattmer lifespan?

Average Rattmer life expectancy in 2001 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rattmer 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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