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Ratchick Family History

Ratchick 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: Patrick, Rasnick, Schick, Catching, Chick, Ratcliff, Rathsack, Radick

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Where is the Ratchick family from?

You can see how Ratchick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratchick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ratchick family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ratchick's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Ratchick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratchick 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 Ratchick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ratchick. 50% of Ratchick men worked as a Shipping Clerk and 100% of Ratchick women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    50%
  • Cutter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Ratchick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Ratchick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratchick 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Ratchick. 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 39 military records available for the last name Ratchick. For the veterans among your Ratchick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratchick lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ratchick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ratchick in 1965 was 63, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ratchick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratchick 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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