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Ratum Family History

Ratum 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: Ranum, Raum, Tatum, Ram, Ramm, Baum, Rath, Rahm, Rau, Narum

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Where is the Ratum family from?

You can see how Ratum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ratum family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratum's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Ratum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Ratum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratum 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ratum. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ratum. For the veterans among your Ratum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratum lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1992, in the United States, Ratum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ratum in 1979 was 53, and 67 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratum 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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