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Ratkevich Family History

Ratkevich 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: Ratkovich, Matkovich, Markovich, Radosevich, Butkovich, Rakich

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Where is the Ratkevich family from?

You can see how Ratkevich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratkevich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ratkevich family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratkevich's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ratkevich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratkevich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ratkevich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ratkevich. 100% of Ratkevich 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 42 census records available for the last name Ratkevich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratkevich 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ratkevich. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ratkevich. For the veterans among your Ratkevich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratkevich lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Ratkevich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ratkevich in 1968 was 77, and 68 in 2003.

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