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Rattler Family History

Rattler Surname Meaning

South German (Bavaria Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate): unexplained. In the US it is found mainly in TX.

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


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Where is the Rattler family from?

You can see how Rattler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rattler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rattler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Rattler families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Rattler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rattler families in 1891.
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What did your Rattler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rattler. 42% of Rattler men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Rattler women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rattler were Farming and Housewife.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Laundress
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rattler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rattler 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Rattler. 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 815 military records available for the last name Rattler. For the veterans among your Rattler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rattler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rattler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Rattler in 1959 was 22, and 72 in 2004.

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