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Rattan Family History

Rattan Surname Meaning

Indian (Punjab): from a personal name based on Sanskrit ratna ‘jewel gem’ often used as a middle name.

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


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Where is the Rattan family from?

You can see how Rattan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rattan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rattan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Rattan families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Rattan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rattan families in 1911.
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What did your Rattan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rattan. 100% of Rattan 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%

What Rattan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rattan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rattan 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Rattan. 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 Rattan. For the veterans among your Rattan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rattan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rattan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rattan in 1963 was 86, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rattan 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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