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Ratje Family History

Ratje 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: Ratte, Rathe, Ratke, Rathje, Rath, Pate, Raj, Rase, Raine, Rake

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Where is the Ratje family from?

You can see how Ratje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratje family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ratje families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ratje families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ratje's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ratje families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratje 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 121 census records available for the last name Ratje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratje 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Ratje. 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 57 military records available for the last name Ratje. For the veterans among your Ratje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratje lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ratje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ratje in 1966 was 79, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratje 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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