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Ratin Family History

Ratin 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: Satin, Radin, Matin, Rapin, Rain, Rabin, Latin, Ravin, Patin, Ragin

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Where is the Ratin family from?

You can see how Ratin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ratin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ratin families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratin's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Ratin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratin 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 Ratin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Ratin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratin 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Ratin. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ratin. For the veterans among your Ratin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Ratin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ratin in 1971 was 83, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratin 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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