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Ratio Family History

Ratio 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: Ratto, Rautio, Rath, Rao, Raso, Rais, Satin, Mato, Sato, Autio

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Where is the Ratio family from?

You can see how Ratio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratio family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ratio families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ratio families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ratio's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ratio families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratio 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 247 census records available for the last name Ratio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratio 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Ratio. 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 18 military records available for the last name Ratio. For the veterans among your Ratio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratio lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Ratio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ratio in 1972 was 47, and 41 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratio 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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