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Ratko Family History

Ratko 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, Batko, Katko, Ratke, Rank, Rath, Franko, Rake, Rao, Raso

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Where is the Ratko family from?

You can see how Ratko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ratko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ratko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ratko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratko 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 Ratko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ratko. 100% of Ratko 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 Ratko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Ratko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratko 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Ratko. 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 43 military records available for the last name Ratko. For the veterans among your Ratko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratko lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ratko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ratko in 1968 was 78, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ratko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratko 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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