Ratel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

Early Origins of the Ratel family

The surname Ratel was first found in Burgundy (French: Bourgogne), an administrative and historical region of east-central France, where the family was established in early times.

One branch of the family was established in Routelle, a village in the department of Doubs, in the district of Besançon. Several members of this illustrious family distinguished themselves through their various achievements. Louis-Jean-Baptiste-Justin Ratel, a priest, was born in Saint-Omer in 1758 and died in Margival (Aisne) in 1816.

Early History of the Ratel family

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Ratel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ratel, Rattel, Ratelle, Rattelle, Rateau, Ratteau, Rateaud, Ratteaud, Rateaux, Ratteaux, Rataud, Rattaud, Ratauld, Rattauld, Rataut, Rattaut, Ratault, Rattault, Rataux, Rattaux, Rataulx, Rattaulx, Ratheau, Ratard, Rattard, Ratet, Rattet, Ratier and many more.

Early Notables of the Ratel family

Notable amongst the family at this time was

Louis-Jean-Baptiste-Justin Ratel, a priest

Ratel Ranking

In France, the name Ratel is the 2,063^rd most popular surname with an estimated 3,043 people with that name. 1

Ratel migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Ratel Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Pierre Ratel, who married Marie-Antoinette Verger in Repentigny in 1698

Ratel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Pierre Ratel, who married Françoise Bousquet in Repentigny in 1730
Jean-Baptiste Ratel, who married Marie-Joseph Baudry in America in 1752

Ratel migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Ratel Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century

Pierre Ratel, who married Marie Lemaire in Montreal in 1669
Pierre Ratel, son of Michel and Marguerite, who married Marie Lemaire, daughter of Joseph and Élisabeth, in Montreal, Quebec on 28th December 1669 2
Pierre Ratel, son of Pierre and Marie, who married Antoinette Verger, daughter of Jean and Anne, in Repentigny, Quebec on 8th November 1698 2

Ratel Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Pierre Ratel, son of Pierre and Marie-Antoinette, who married Françoise Bousquet, daughter of Jean and Louise, in Repentigny, Quebec on 13th February 1730 2
Jean-Baptiste Ratel, son of Pierre and Marie-Antoinette, who married Marie Latouche, daughter of Lucas and Thérèse, in Repentigny, Quebec on 21st February 1735 2
Charles Ratel, son of Pierre and Marie-Antoinette, who married Marie-Thérèse Jobin, daughter of Jacques and Adrienne, in Charlesbourg, Quebec on 20th May 1746 2
Jean-Baptiste Ratel, son of Pierre and Françoise, who married Marie-Josephte Baudry, daughter of Antoine and Hélène, in Repentigny, Quebec on 10th February 1755 2
Pierre-Louis Ratel, who married Marie-Joseph Tarte in Montreal in 1762
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Contemporary Notables of the name Ratel (post 1700) +

Stéphane Ratel, French founder of the Stéphane Ratel Organisation (SRO Motorsports Group), an international sporting organisation best known for promoting and running a variety of racing events and series
Simonne Ratel (1900-1948), 20th-century French woman of letters who won the 1932 edition of the prix Interallié

Citations +

http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
Internoscia, Arthur E., and Claire Chevrier. Dictionnaire National des Canadiens Français 1608-1760. Vol. 2, Institut Drouin, 1958.