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Ratchko Family History

Ratchko 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: Fetchko, Butchko, Rathke, Raschke, Batcho, Rath, Macho, Rachel, Rasch

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Where is the Ratchko family from?

You can see how Ratchko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratchko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ratchko families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Ratchko family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratchko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ratchko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratchko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ratchko ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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What Ratchko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Ratchko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratchko 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ratchko. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ratchko. For the veterans among your Ratchko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratchko lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Ratchko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ratchko in 1972 was 77, and 70 in 1999.

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