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Ratzkowski Family History

Ratzkowski 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: Raczkowski, Ratkowski, Rakowski, Ruszkowski, Paczkowski, Roszkowski

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Where is the Ratzkowski family from?

You can see how Ratzkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratzkowski family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ratzkowski families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratzkowski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ratzkowski families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Ratzkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratzkowski 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Ratzkowski. 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 21 military records available for the last name Ratzkowski. For the veterans among your Ratzkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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