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Raton Family History

Raton Surname Meaning

see Ratten.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Raton family from?

You can see how Raton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Raton families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Raton's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Raton families in 1891.
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What did your Raton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Raton. 100% of Raton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raton 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Raton. 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 957 military records available for the last name Raton. For the veterans among your Raton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raton lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Raton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Raton in 1980 was 77, and 69 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raton 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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