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Ratzak Family History

Ratzak 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, Raak, Ratz, Patak, Ratay, Radzik, Rozak, Matza, Roszak, Waszak

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Where is the Ratzak family from?

You can see how Ratzak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratzak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ratzak family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratzak's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Ratzak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratzak 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 Ratzak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ratzak. 50% of Ratzak 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Knitter
    50%

What Ratzak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Ratzak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratzak 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ratzak. 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 34 military records available for the last name Ratzak. For the veterans among your Ratzak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratzak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Ratzak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ratzak in 1962 was 58, and 59 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ratzak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratzak 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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