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Ratzburg Family History

Ratzburg 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: Ramsburg, Rathburn, Ransburg, Walburg, Salzberg, Ramberg, Hamburg

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Where is the Ratzburg family from?

You can see how Ratzburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratzburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ratzburg families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ratzburg families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ratzburg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ratzburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratzburg 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 Ratzburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ratzburg. 50% of Ratzburg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ratzburg women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Ratzburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Ratzburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratzburg 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Ratzburg. 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 182 military records available for the last name Ratzburg. For the veterans among your Ratzburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratzburg lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Ratzburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ratzburg in 1953 was 32, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ratzburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratzburg 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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