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Ratermann Family History

Ratermann Surname Meaning

German: variant of Rater or Rathmann.

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


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Where is the Ratermann family from?

You can see how Ratermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratermann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ratermann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Ratermann families living in Kentucky. This was about 69% of all the recorded Ratermann's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Ratermann families in 1880.
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What did your Ratermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ratermann. 67% of Ratermann men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Ratermann women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ratermann were Mechanic and Stenographer.

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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
    67%
  • Mechanic
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Ratermann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 754 census records available for the last name Ratermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratermann 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Ratermann. 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 157 military records available for the last name Ratermann. For the veterans among your Ratermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratermann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ratermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ratermann in 1963 was 89, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratermann 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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