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Ratnofsky Family History

Ratnofsky 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: Yanofsky, Janofsky, Ratkowski, Ostrofsky, Barnosky, Janovsky, Janosky

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Where is the Ratnofsky family from?

You can see how Ratnofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratnofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ratnofsky families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ratnofsky's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Ratnofsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratnofsky 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 Ratnofsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Ratnofsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Ratnofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratnofsky 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Ratnofsky. 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 15 military records available for the last name Ratnofsky. For the veterans among your Ratnofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratnofsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Ratnofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ratnofsky in 1966 was 77, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratnofsky 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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