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Ratvay Family History

Ratvay 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: Ratay, Radway, Rattray, Raval, Ratley, Arvay, Rattan, Ratta, Ramsay

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Where is the Ratvay family from?

You can see how Ratvay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratvay family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Ratvay family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratvay's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Ratvay families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Ratvay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratvay 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ratvay. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ratvay. For the veterans among your Ratvay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratvay lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Ratvay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ratvay in 1974 was 80, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratvay 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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