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Raterman Family History

Raterman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Ratermann.

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


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Where is the Raterman family from?

You can see how Raterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raterman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Raterman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Raterman family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Raterman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Raterman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raterman 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 Raterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raterman. 42% of Raterman men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Raterman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raterman were Farm Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

What Raterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raterman 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Raterman. 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 204 military records available for the last name Raterman. For the veterans among your Raterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raterman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Raterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Raterman in 1964 was 80, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raterman 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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