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Ratchley Family History

Ratchley 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: Atchley, Richley, Blatchley, Rackley, Ritchey, Ratley, Raichle

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Where is the Ratchley family from?

You can see how Ratchley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratchley family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Ratchley families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratchley's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Ratchley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratchley 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 11 census records available for the last name Ratchley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratchley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ratchley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ratchley. For the veterans among your Ratchley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ratchley

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