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Rattet Family History

Rattet 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: Ratte, Rutten, Matte, Bratten, Latter, Rotter, Rather, Rutter, Pratte

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Where is the Rattet family from?

You can see how Rattet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rattet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rattet families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rattet's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rattet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rattet 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 Rattet ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Rattet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Rattet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rattet 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Rattet. 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 42 military records available for the last name Rattet. For the veterans among your Rattet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rattet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rattet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rattet in 1963 was 42, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rattet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rattet 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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