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Ratchin Family History

Ratchin 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: Patchin, Catching, Machin, Rachlin, Ritchie, Rochin, Kitchin, Cutchin

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Where is the Ratchin family from?

You can see how Ratchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratchin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ratchin families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Ratchin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratchin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ratchin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratchin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Ratchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratchin 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ratchin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ratchin. For the veterans among your Ratchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratchin lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Ratchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ratchin in 1985 was 81, and 68 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ratchin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratchin 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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