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Ratai Family History

Ratai 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: Ratay, Ratti, Hata, Rana, Rada, Rath, Arata, Rota, Tatar, Ranta

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Where is the Ratai family from?

You can see how Ratai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ratai family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratai's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ratai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratai 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 Ratai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ratai. 50% of Ratai men worked as a 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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Ratai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Ratai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratai 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 Ratai. 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 50 military records available for the last name Ratai. For the veterans among your Ratai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratai lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ratai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ratai in 1964 was 75, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ratai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratai 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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