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Ratene Family History

Ratene 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: Raven, Raine, Ravenel, Rater, Roten, Rene, Racine, Radeke, Lavene

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Where is the Ratene family from?

You can see how Ratene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratene family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ratene family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratene's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ratene families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Ratene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratene 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ratene. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Ratene. For the veterans among your Ratene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratene lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1990, in the United States, Ratene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ratene in 1977 was 85, and 91 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratene 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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