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Rattelle Family History

Rattelle 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: Cattell, Rastelli, Sawtelle, Martelle, Hartell, Castello, Lavelle

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Where is the Rattelle family from?

You can see how Rattelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rattelle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rattelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rattelle families living in Massachusetts. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rattelle's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Rattelle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rattelle 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 Rattelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rattelle. 100% of Rattelle men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Rattelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Rattelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rattelle 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rattelle. 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 51 military records available for the last name Rattelle. For the veterans among your Rattelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rattelle lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Rattelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Rattelle in 1969 was 69, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rattelle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rattelle 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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