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Ratzell Family History

Ratzell 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: Ratzel, Dalzell, Ramsell, Swatzell, Ritzel, Brazzell, Rathmell

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Where is the Ratzell family from?

You can see how Ratzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratzell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ratzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ratzell family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratzell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ratzell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratzell 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 Ratzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Driver and Hs Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ratzell. 100% of Ratzell men worked as a Driver and 100% of Ratzell women worked as a Hs Teacher.

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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

  • Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hs Teacher
    100%

What Ratzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Ratzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratzell 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ratzell. 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 86 military records available for the last name Ratzell. For the veterans among your Ratzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratzell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ratzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ratzell in 1957 was 65, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ratzell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratzell 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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