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Ratzloff Family History

Ratzloff Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Ratzlaff.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ratzloff family from?

You can see how Ratzloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratzloff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ratzloff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Ratzloff families living in Minnesota. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ratzloff's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ratzloff families in 1880.
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What did your Ratzloff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ratzloff. 54% of Ratzloff men worked as a Farmer and 35% of Ratzloff women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ratzloff were Carpenter and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    35%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • School Teacher
    10%
  • Housework
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ratzloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratzloff 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Ratzloff. 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 120 military records available for the last name Ratzloff. For the veterans among your Ratzloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratzloff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ratzloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ratzloff in 1964 was 63, and 82 in 2004.

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