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Ratia Family History

Ratia 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: Raia, Ratta, Hata, Rana, Rada, Rath, Razza, Arata, Rota, Ranta

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Where is the Ratia family from?

You can see how Ratia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ratia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Ratia families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratia's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Ratia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratia 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 Ratia ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cordonnier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ratia. 100% of Ratia men worked as a Cordonnier.

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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 1921

  • Cordonnier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Ratia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratia 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Ratia. 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 67 military records available for the last name Ratia. For the veterans among your Ratia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratia lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Ratia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ratia in 1973 was 71, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ratia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratia 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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