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Rattan Family History

Rattan Name Meaning

Indian (Punjab): from a personal name based on Sanskrit ratna ‘jewel gem’ often used as a middle name.

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


Similar surnames: Ratta, Batta, Matta, Raman, Kattan, Sattar, Rittman, Nathan, Ratti

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Where is the Rattan family from?

You can see how Rattan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rattan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rattan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Rattan families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rattan's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Rattan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rattan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rattan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rattan. 47% of Rattan men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rattan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rattan were Mechanic and Nurse. .

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Saleswoman
    23%
  • Prestvasder
    23%
  • Nurse
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rattan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rattan 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Rattan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rattan. For the veterans among your Rattan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rattan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rattan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rattan in 1963 was 86, and 61 in 2004.

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