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Rattin Family History

Rattin 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: Rattan, Lattin, Ratti, Battin, Brattin, Martin, Hatton, Rutten

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Where is the Rattin family from?

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

What did your Rattin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rattin. 58% of Rattin men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Rattin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rattin 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Rattin. 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 83 military records available for the last name Rattin. For the veterans among your Rattin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rattin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rattin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rattin in 1964 was 79, and 66 in 2003.

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