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Ratterman Family History

Ratterman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Ratermann.

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


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Where is the Ratterman family from?

You can see how Ratterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratterman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ratterman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ratterman families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ratterman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ratterman families in 1891.
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What did your Ratterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ratterman. 26% of Ratterman men worked as a Salesman and 38% of Ratterman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ratterman were Farmer and Seamstress.

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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

  • Salesman
    26%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    38%
  • Teacher
    38%
  • Seamstress
    25%

What Ratterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ratterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratterman 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Ratterman. 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 497 military records available for the last name Ratterman. For the veterans among your Ratterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratterman lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Ratterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ratterman in 1946 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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