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Raty Family History

Raty 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: Ray, Rath, Raby, Ratz, Ratay, Rady, Paty, Baty, Racy, Hata

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Where is the Raty family from?

You can see how Raty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Raty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Raty families living in Yorkshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Raty's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Raty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raty 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 Raty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raty. 34% of Raty men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Raty women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raty were Farmer and Shoe Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Fireman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Shoe Worker
    40%

What Raty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raty 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Raty. 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 140 military records available for the last name Raty. For the veterans among your Raty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raty lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Raty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Raty in 1970 was 50, and 48 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raty 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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