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Ratrey Family History

Ratrey 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: Rarey, Ratley, Carey, Radney, Ramsey, Rather, Matey, Rampey, Rater

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Where is the Ratrey family from?

You can see how Ratrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ratrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Ratrey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Ratrey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ratrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Ratrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratrey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ratrey. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ratrey. For the veterans among your Ratrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratrey 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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