Origins of the Rattray surname
About the Rattrays
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Interesting facts about Rattray
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John
James
Margaret
Mary
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Common jobs for Rattrays
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Rattrays in 1921
Dressmaker
79
Housekeeper
53
Annuitant
52
Jute Weaver
44
Linen Weaver
44
Commmon male occupations for Rattrays in 1921
Farmer
88
Weaver
81
Coal Miner
70
Mason
66
Farm Servant
53
