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Rhattigan Family History

Rhattigan 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: Rattigan, Rhatigan, Ratigan, Hartigan, Radigan, Chattin, Halligan

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Where is the Rhattigan family from?

You can see how Rhattigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhattigan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rhattigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rhattigan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rhattigan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Rhattigan families in 1880.
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What did your Rhattigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rhattigan. 100% of Rhattigan women worked as an Inspector.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

What Rhattigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Rhattigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhattigan 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Rhattigan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rhattigan. For the veterans among your Rhattigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhattigan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Rhattigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rhattigan in 1967 was 86, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhattigan 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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