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Ratchen Family History

Ratchen Surname 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: Patchen, Rachel, Hitchen, Rather, Bratcher, Hatcher, Kitchen, Raiche

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Where is the Ratchen family from?

You can see how Ratchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratchen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ratchen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ratchen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratchen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ratchen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Ratchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratchen 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Ratchen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Ratchen. For the veterans among your Ratchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratchen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Ratchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ratchen in 1971 was 74, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratchen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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