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Rataj Family History

Rataj Surname Meaning

Polish, Czech, Slovak, Slovenian, and Sorbian: occupational name from archaic rataj ‘plowman’. The Sorbian surname is found mainly in Germanized forms such as Rattay.

Compare also Ratay.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rataj family from?

You can see how Rataj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rataj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Rataj families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Rataj's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rataj families in 1920.
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What did your Rataj ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rataj. 39% of Rataj men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rataj women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Rataj family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Rataj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rataj 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Rataj. 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 181 military records available for the last name Rataj. For the veterans among your Rataj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rataj lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rataj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rataj in 1961 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rataj 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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