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Ratroff Family History

Ratroff Surname 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: Radloff, Ostroff, Petroff, Ratzloff, Ratliff, Shroff, Patrone, Patron

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Where is the Ratroff family from?

You can see how Ratroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratroff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ratroff families living in Oklahoma. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ratroff's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Ratroff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Ratroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratroff 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ratroff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Ratroff. For the veterans among your Ratroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratroff lifespan?

Average Ratroff life expectancy in 1972 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratroff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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