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Ratnett Family History

Ratnett 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: Garnett, Barnett, Arnett, Carnett, Hartnett, Basnett, Ratner, Gannett

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Where is the Ratnett family from?

You can see how Ratnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratnett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Ratnett families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratnett's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Ratnett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratnett 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 Ratnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter Joiner Master Man and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ratnett. 100% of Ratnett men worked as a Carpenter Joiner Master Man and 100% of Ratnett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter Joiner Master Man
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Ratnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratnett 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Ratnett. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ratnett. For the veterans among your Ratnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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