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Ratcheson Family History

Ratcheson 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: Atcheson, Atchison, Acheson, Ritchison, Richeson, Matheson, Eytcheson

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Where is the Ratcheson family from?

You can see how Ratcheson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratcheson family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Ratcheson families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratcheson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Ratcheson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Ratcheson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratcheson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ratcheson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ratcheson. For the veterans among your Ratcheson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratcheson lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1991, in the United States, Ratcheson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ratcheson in 1984 was 67, and 76 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratcheson 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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