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Ratty Family History

Ratty Surname Meaning

see Rattue.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ratty family from?

You can see how Ratty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ratty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Ratty families living in Quebec. This was about 42% of all the recorded Ratty's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ratty families in 1911.
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What did your Ratty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ratty. 39% of Ratty men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Ratty women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ratty were Chauffeur and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    31%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Chauffeur
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ratty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratty 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Ratty. 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 537 military records available for the last name Ratty. For the veterans among your Ratty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratty lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ratty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ratty in 1961 was 62, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratty 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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