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Ratterree Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of Scottish Rattray .

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


Similar surnames: Ferree, Watterson, Ratterman, Latterell, Catterson, Retterer

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Where is the Ratterree family from?

You can see how Ratterree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratterree family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ratterree families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 35 Ratterree families living in Arkansas. This was about 66% of all the recorded Ratterree's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Ratterree families in 1880.
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What did your Ratterree ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ratterree. 42% of Ratterree men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Ratterree women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ratterree were Salesman and Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ratterree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratterree 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Ratterree. 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 443 military records available for the last name Ratterree. For the veterans among your Ratterree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratterree lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Ratterree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ratterree in 1941 was 38, and 69 in 2004.

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