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Ratton Family History

Ratton Surname Meaning

see Ratten.

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


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Where is the Ratton family from?

You can see how Ratton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ratton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Ratton families living in Hampshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ratton's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Ratton families in 1891.
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What did your Ratton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ratton. 50% of Ratton women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ratton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratton 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Ratton. 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 267 military records available for the last name Ratton. For the veterans among your Ratton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Ratton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ratton in 1966 was 78, and 1 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratton 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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