This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Ratkowsky family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Ratkowsky Family History

Ratkowsky 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: Ratkowski, Rakowsky, Rakowski, Matkowski, Rutkowski, Satkowski

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Ratkowsky family from?

You can see how Ratkowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratkowsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ratkowsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ratkowsky family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratkowsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ratkowsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratkowsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Ratkowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ratkowsky. 100% of Ratkowsky men worked as a Salesman.

View Census Data for Ratkowsky | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Ratkowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Ratkowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratkowsky census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Ratkowsky

Passenger Lists

There are 141 immigration records available for the last name Ratkowsky. 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.

View all Ratkowsky immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Ratkowsky. For the veterans among your Ratkowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Ratkowsky military records

You've only scratched the surface of Ratkowsky family history

Discover More

What is the average Ratkowsky lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1994, in the United States, Ratkowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ratkowsky in 1961 was 69, and 79 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ratkowsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratkowsky 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ratkowsky family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial