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Ratzenburg Family History

Ratzenburg 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: Katzenberg, Massenburg, Vandenburg, Wattenberg, Rutenberg, Rodenburg

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Where is the Ratzenburg family from?

You can see how Ratzenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratzenburg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ratzenburg families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratzenburg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ratzenburg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratzenburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Ratzenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratzenburg 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Ratzenburg. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ratzenburg. For the veterans among your Ratzenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratzenburg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Ratzenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ratzenburg in 1966 was 78, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratzenburg 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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