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Raterink Family History

Raterink 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: Caterina, Caterino, Rotering, Patrick, Catherine, Roderick, Rater

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Where is the Raterink family from?

You can see how Raterink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raterink family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Raterink families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Raterink family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Raterink's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Raterink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raterink 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 Raterink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raterink. 25% of Raterink men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Raterink women worked as a Nurse.

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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
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Inspector
    17%
  • Bee Man
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Raterink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Raterink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raterink 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Raterink. 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 75 military records available for the last name Raterink. For the veterans among your Raterink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raterink lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Raterink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Raterink in 1964 was 81, and 28 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raterink

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raterink 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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