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Ratzlaf Family History

Ratzlaf 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: Ratzlaff, Retzlaff, Ratzloff, Razza, Rantala, Rajala, Ratz, Atlas

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Where is the Ratzlaf family from?

You can see how Ratzlaf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratzlaf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ratzlaf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Ratzlaf families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratzlaf's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ratzlaf families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Ratzlaf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratzlaf 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Ratzlaf. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ratzlaf. For the veterans among your Ratzlaf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratzlaf lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Ratzlaf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ratzlaf in 1967 was 79, and 89 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratzlaf 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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