Ratkus Family History

Ratkus 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: Rasmus, Malkus, Backus, Matus, Ramus, Barkus, Rimkus, Vitkus, Fratus, Markus

276	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
39	Military Records
52	Immigration Records
103	Census and Voter Lists
41	Member Trees

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Where is the Ratkus family from?

You can see how Ratkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ratkus family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratkus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ratkus families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratkus 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 Ratkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ratkus.

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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.

Laborer

43%

Machinist

29%

Helper

29%

What Ratkus family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 103 census records available for the last name Ratkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratkus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 52 immigration records available for the last name Ratkus. 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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Military Records

There are 39 military records available for the last name Ratkus. For the veterans among your Ratkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratkus lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Ratkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ratkus in 1958 was 67, and 89 in 2003.

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Ratkus Surname Meaning

Where is the Ratkus family from?

What did your Ratkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ratkus.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

43%

Machinist

29%

Helper

29%

What Ratkus family records will you find?

What is the average Ratkus lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Ratkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ratkus in 1958 was 67, and 89 in 2003.

Ratkus Family History

Ratkus Surname Meaning

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Ratkus Surname Meaning

511 record(s) for Ratkus

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Where is the Ratkus family from?

What did your Ratkus ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Ratkus family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Ratkus family history

What is the average Ratkus lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ratkus family tree

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