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Ratchly Family History

Ratchly 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: Ritchey, Raichle, Atchley, Rath, Rachel, Rasch, Athy, Hanchey, Hatch

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Where is the Ratchly family from?

You can see how Ratchly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratchly family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Ratchly families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratchly's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Ratchly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratchly 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 4 census records available for the last name Ratchly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratchly 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ratchly. 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 Ratchly. For the veterans among your Ratchly 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 Ratchly

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