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Ratiken Family History

Ratiken 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: Ratigan, Aiken, Rathjen, Rathke, Ratke, Raikes, Bracken, Raven

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Where is the Ratiken family from?

You can see how Ratiken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratiken family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Ratiken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ratiken family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ratiken's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Ratiken families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Ratiken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratiken 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ratiken. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ratiken. For the veterans among your Ratiken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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