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Ratell Family History

Ratell Name 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: Radell, Hartell, Castell, Tell, Ramsell, Patel, Rosell, Ramel, Lasell

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Where is the Ratell family from?

You can see how Ratell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ratell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Ratell families living in Michigan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ratell's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ratell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ratell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lands Caping and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ratell. 34% of Ratell men worked as a Lands Caping and 100% of Ratell women worked as a Secretary. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Lands Caping
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Ratell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratell 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Ratell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 69 military records available for the last name Ratell. For the veterans among your Ratell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Ratell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ratell in 1967 was 76, and 86 in 2001.

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