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Ratowsky Family History

Ratowsky 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: Rakowsky, Rakowski, Ratkowski, Sadowsky, Janowsky, Makowsky, Sadowski

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Where is the Ratowsky family from?

You can see how Ratowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratowsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ratowsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Ratowsky families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratowsky's in USA. California had the highest population of Ratowsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratowsky 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 Ratowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ratowsky. 34% of Ratowsky men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Missonary
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%

What Ratowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Ratowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratowsky 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Ratowsky. 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 46 military records available for the last name Ratowsky. For the veterans among your Ratowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratowsky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ratowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ratowsky in 1962 was 84, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ratowsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratowsky 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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