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Ratzki Family History

Ratzki 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: Ratz, Natzke, Rajski, Racki, Fratzke, Ratzel, Rudzki, Ratti, Rawski

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Where is the Ratzki family from?

You can see how Ratzki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratzki family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ratzki families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ratzki families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratzki's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ratzki families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratzki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ratzki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ratzki. 100% of Ratzki men worked as a Janitor.

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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

  • Janitor
    100%

What Ratzki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Ratzki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratzki 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Ratzki. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ratzki. For the veterans among your Ratzki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratzki lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Ratzki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ratzki in 1978 was 76, and 60 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratzki 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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