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Ratzlof Family History

Ratzlof 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, Ratz, Rotolo, Laszlo, Rathfon, Ratcliff

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Where is the Ratzlof family from?

You can see how Ratzlof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratzlof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ratzlof families living in Kansas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ratzlof's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Ratzlof families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Ratzlof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratzlof 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ratzlof. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ratzlof. For the veterans among your Ratzlof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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