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Ratzmann Family History

Ratzmann 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: Rathmann, Salzmann, Kitzmann, Zitzmann, Ritzman, Rottmann, Sitzmann

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Where is the Ratzmann family from?

You can see how Ratzmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratzmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ratzmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Ratzmann families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ratzmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ratzmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratzmann 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 Ratzmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ratzmann. 100% of Ratzmann women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Ratzmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Ratzmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratzmann 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Ratzmann. 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 129 military records available for the last name Ratzmann. For the veterans among your Ratzmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratzmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Ratzmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ratzmann in 1962 was 84, and 78 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ratzmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratzmann 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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