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Ratzenberg Family History

Ratzenberg 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: Katzenberg, Wattenberg, Rutenberg, Ruthenberg, Rothenberg, Rotenberg

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Where is the Ratzenberg family from?

You can see how Ratzenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratzenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ratzenberg family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratzenberg's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ratzenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratzenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Ratzenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratzenberg 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Ratzenberg. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ratzenberg. For the veterans among your Ratzenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratzenberg lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1994, in the United States, Ratzenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ratzenberg in 1989 was 99, and 63 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratzenberg 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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