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Ratt Family History

Ratt Surname Meaning

see Rat.

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


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Where is the Ratt family from?

You can see how Ratt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ratt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Ratt families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Ratt's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Ratt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratt 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 Ratt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ratt. 67% of Ratt 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Cook
    34%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ratt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratt 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Ratt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ratt. For the veterans among your Ratt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Ratt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ratt in 1965 was 72, and 70 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ratt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratt 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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