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Ratzken Family History

Ratzken 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: Katzen, Natzke, Matzen, Rutzen, Fratzke, Ratzel, Matzke, Patzke

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Where is the Ratzken family from?

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

What did your Ratzken ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ratzken ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Ratzken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratzken 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 Ratzken. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ratzken. For the veterans among your Ratzken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratzken lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ratzken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ratzken in 1964 was 82, and 94 in 2003.

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