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Ratill Family History

Ratill 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: Rahill, Hamill, Still, Magill, Antill, Revill, Madill, Havill, Cavill

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Where is the Ratill family from?

You can see how Ratill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratill family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ratill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Ratill family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratill's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Ratill families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratill 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 40 census records available for the last name Ratill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratill 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ratill. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ratill. For the veterans among your Ratill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratill lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1999, in the United States, Ratill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ratill in 1995 was 84, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratill 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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