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Ratts Family History

Ratts Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Ratz.

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


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Where is the Ratts family from?

You can see how Ratts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ratts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Ratts families living in Northumberland. This was about 30% of all the recorded Ratts's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Ratts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratts 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 Ratts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ratts. 43% of Ratts men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Ratts women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ratts were Carpenter and Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Laborer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ratts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratts 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Ratts. 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 440 military records available for the last name Ratts. For the veterans among your Ratts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratts lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Ratts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ratts in 1952 was 41, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratts 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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