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Ratzke Family History

Ratzke 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: Natzke, Fratzke, Matzke, Patzke, Rathke, Gatzke, Ratke, Latzke

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Where is the Ratzke family from?

You can see how Ratzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratzke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ratzke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Ratzke families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ratzke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ratzke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratzke 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 Ratzke ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Ratzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Ratzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratzke 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Ratzke. 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 92 military records available for the last name Ratzke. For the veterans among your Ratzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratzke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Ratzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ratzke in 1965 was 73, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ratzke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratzke 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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