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Ratajewski Family History

Ratajewski Name 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: Rajewski, Majewski, Rojewski, Ratkowski, Gajewski, Krajewski

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Where is the Ratajewski family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratajewski 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 Ratajewski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Ratajewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratajewski 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Ratajewski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Ratajewski. For the veterans among your Ratajewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratajewski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Ratajewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ratajewski in 1963 was 71, and 83 in 1996.

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