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Rater Family History

Rater Surname Meaning

German: occupational name meaning ‘counselor’ from an agent derivative of Middle High German rāt modern German Rat ‘counsel’.

It is derived from a personal name based on ancient Germanic rād rāt ‘advice, counsel’.

Additionally, it can be a habitational name for someone from any of the places called Rath or Rathen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Rater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rater family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rater families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Rater families living in Quebec. This was about 53% of all the recorded Rater's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rater families in 1911.
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What did your Rater ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rater. 100% of Rater men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rater 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Rater. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rater. For the veterans among your Rater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rater lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rater in 1960 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

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