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Ratsey Family History

Ratsey Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Rootsey.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Ratsey family from?

You can see how Ratsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Ratsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Ratsey families living in Cumberland. This was about 10% of all the recorded Ratsey's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Ratsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratsey 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 Ratsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ratsey. 55% of Ratsey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    55%
  • Private Means
    37%
  • Incapacitated
    10%

What Ratsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Ratsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratsey 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 804 immigration records available for the last name Ratsey. 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 250 military records available for the last name Ratsey. For the veterans among your Ratsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratsey lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Ratsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ratsey in 1974 was 73, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ratsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratsey 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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