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Ratkowiak Family History

Ratkowiak 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: Satkowiak, Jaskowiak, Walkowiak, Mackowiak, Antkowiak, Jankowiak

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Where is the Ratkowiak family from?

You can see how Ratkowiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratkowiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ratkowiak family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratkowiak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ratkowiak families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Ratkowiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratkowiak 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ratkowiak. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ratkowiak. For the veterans among your Ratkowiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratkowiak lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Ratkowiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ratkowiak in 1985 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratkowiak 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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