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Ratza Family History

Ratza 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: Razza, Ratz, Matza, Ratta, Gatza, Raza, Hata, Rana, Rada, Rath

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Where is the Ratza family from?

You can see how Ratza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratza family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ratza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Ratza families living in New Jersey. This was about 35% of all the recorded Ratza's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Ratza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ratza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ratza. 50% of Ratza men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ratza women worked as a Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Mason
    25%
  • Farming
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Ratza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Ratza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratza 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Ratza. 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 262 military records available for the last name Ratza. For the veterans among your Ratza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratza lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Ratza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ratza in 1958 was 67, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ratza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratza 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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