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Ratzkoff Family History

Ratzkoff 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: Ratzloff, Ratzlaff, Retzloff, Ratcliff, Malakoff, Rothkopf, Radloff

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Where is the Ratzkoff family from?

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

In 1940, Jeweler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ratzkoff. 50% of Ratzkoff men worked as a Jeweler.

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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

  • Jeweler
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Ratzkoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Ratzkoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratzkoff 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Ratzkoff. 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 55 military records available for the last name Ratzkoff. For the veterans among your Ratzkoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratzkoff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Ratzkoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ratzkoff in 1968 was 60, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ratzkoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratzkoff 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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