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Rattasy Family History

Rattasy 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: Mattas, Ratay, Rattray, Rattan, Ratta, Ratts, Ranta, Attaway, Datta

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Where is the Rattasy family from?

You can see how Rattasy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rattasy family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Rattasy families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Rattasy's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Rattasy families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Rattasy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rattasy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rattasy. 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 Rattasy. For the veterans among your Rattasy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rattasy

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