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Ratchman Family History

Ratchman 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: Rathman, Rahman, Rothman, Lachman, Richman, Rochman, Rathmann

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Where is the Ratchman family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ratchman. 100% of Ratchman 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 98 census records available for the last name Ratchman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratchman 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 Ratchman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ratchman. For the veterans among your Ratchman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratchman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ratchman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ratchman in 1963 was 44, and 89 in 2002.

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