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Ratenke Family History

Ratenke 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: Radeke, Ranke, Rathke, Ratke, Rank, Raven, Raine, Rake, Patience

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Where is the Ratenke family from?

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

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Ratenke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Ratenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratenke 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 Ratenke. 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 55 military records available for the last name Ratenke. For the veterans among your Ratenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratenke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Ratenke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ratenke in 1967 was 76, and 72 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ratenke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratenke 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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