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Rattz Family History

Rattz 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: Ratz, Raatz, Ratte, Ratto, Raetz, Ratti, Ratta, Rantz, Ratts, Raitz

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Where is the Rattz family from?

You can see how Rattz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rattz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rattz family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rattz's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Rattz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rattz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Rattz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Rattz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rattz 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rattz. 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 50 military records available for the last name Rattz. For the veterans among your Rattz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rattz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rattz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rattz in 1965 was 67, and 29 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rattz 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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