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Ratledge Family History

Ratledge Surname Meaning

English (Northamptonshire): variant of Rutledge.

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


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Where is the Ratledge family from?

You can see how Ratledge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratledge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ratledge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Ratledge families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Ratledge's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Ratledge families in 1891.
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What did your Ratledge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Carter Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ratledge. 50% of Ratledge men worked as a Farm Carter Heavy Worker and 79% of Ratledge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ratledge were Farmer and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Carter Heavy Worker
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Dressmaker
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ratledge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratledge 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Ratledge. 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 712 military records available for the last name Ratledge. For the veterans among your Ratledge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratledge lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ratledge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ratledge in 1953 was 47, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratledge 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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