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Ratman Family History

Ratman 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: Rahman, Rayman, Radman, Oatman, Raman, Rutman, Tatman, Patman, Rattan

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Where is the Ratman family from?

You can see how Ratman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ratman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ratman family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratman's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Ratman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ratman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ratman. 37% of Ratman men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Ratman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ratman were Teacher and Packing. .

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Proprietor
    28%
  • Painter
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Packing
    25%
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Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Ratman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratman 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Ratman. 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 41 military records available for the last name Ratman. For the veterans among your Ratman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Ratman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ratman in 1965 was 72, and 82 in 2002.

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