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Rattagan Family History

Rattagan 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: Rattigan, Ratigan, Rattan, Attaway, Radigan, Rantala, Ramadan

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Where is the Rattagan family from?

You can see how Rattagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rattagan family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Rattagan family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rattagan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rattagan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rattagan 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 85 census records available for the last name Rattagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rattagan 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Rattagan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rattagan. For the veterans among your Rattagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rattagan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Rattagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rattagan in 1972 was 81, and 77 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rattagan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rattagan 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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