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Ratzsch Family History

Ratzsch 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: Rasch, Raisch, Rausch, Tatsch, Bratsch, Latsch, Raasch, Rath, Rozich

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Where is the Ratzsch family from?

You can see how Ratzsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratzsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ratzsch family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ratzsch's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Ratzsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratzsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ratzsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ratzsch. 100% of Ratzsch 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 125 census records available for the last name Ratzsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratzsch 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Ratzsch. 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 67 military records available for the last name Ratzsch. For the veterans among your Ratzsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratzsch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Ratzsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ratzsch in 1962 was 80, and 71 in 2002.

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