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Ratu Family History

Ratu 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: Rath, Rau, Ratz, Radu, Raju, Hata, Ram, Abu, Ras, Batt

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Where is the Ratu family from?

You can see how Ratu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratu family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ratu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ratu families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratu's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ratu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratu 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 489 census records available for the last name Ratu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratu 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Ratu. 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 23 military records available for the last name Ratu. For the veterans among your Ratu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratu lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ratu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ratu in 1966 was 79, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratu 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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