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Ratzler Family History

Ratzler 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: Ritzler, Rattler, Rather, Rater, Katzer, Kratzer, Watler, Retzer

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Where is the Ratzler family from?

You can see how Ratzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratzler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ratzler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ratzler families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratzler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ratzler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratzler 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 69 census records available for the last name Ratzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratzler 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Ratzler. 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 13 military records available for the last name Ratzler. For the veterans among your Ratzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratzler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratzler 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ratzler

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