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Rat Family History

Rat Surname Meaning

from Middle English rat rat(t)e ‘rat’ perhaps for a sly and agile individual. See Ratten.

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


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Where is the Rat family from?

You can see how Rat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rat families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Rat family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rat's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rat families in 1891.
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What did your Rat ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Hunter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rat. 100% of Rat men worked as a Hunter.

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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 1921

  • Hunter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Rat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rat 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 492 immigration records available for the last name Rat. 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 19,000 military records available for the last name Rat. For the veterans among your Rat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rat lifespan?

Average Rat life expectancy in 1999 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rat 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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