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Ratler Family History

Ratler 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: Rather, Rater, Watler, Hatler, Ratley, Radler, Ratner, Ramler

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Where is the Ratler family from?

You can see how Ratler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ratler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 12 Ratler families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratler's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Ratler families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratler 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 Ratler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ratler. 60% of Ratler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ratler women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Ratler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ratler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratler 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Ratler. 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 125 military records available for the last name Ratler. For the veterans among your Ratler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratler lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Ratler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ratler in 1986 was 81, and 38 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ratler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratler 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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