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Ratten Family History

Ratten Surname Meaning

from Middle English ratoun ‘rat’ sometimes perhaps for a rat-catcher. See also Rat Ratner.

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


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Where is the Ratten family from?

You can see how Ratten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ratten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Ratten families living in Yorkshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Ratten's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ratten families in 1891.
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What did your Ratten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ratten. 100% of Ratten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ratten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratten 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Ratten. 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 356 military records available for the last name Ratten. For the veterans among your Ratten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratten lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1992, in the United States, Ratten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ratten in 1977 was 54, and 69 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratten 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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