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Rerat Family History

Rerat 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: Real, Reza, Read, Neat, Bera, Sera, Regal, Herdt, Great, Riera

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Where is the Rerat family from?

You can see how Rerat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rerat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Rerat families living in California. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rerat's in USA. California had the highest population of Rerat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rerat 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 Rerat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rerat. 34% of Rerat men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Chef
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%

What Rerat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Rerat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rerat 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Rerat. 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 49 military records available for the last name Rerat. For the veterans among your Rerat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rerat lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Rerat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rerat in 1968 was 70, and 74 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rerat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rerat 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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