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Ratekin Family History

Ratekin 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: Raskin, Rankin, Rabkin, Atkin, Watkin, Rapkin, Matkin, Stein, Saeki

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Where is the Ratekin family from?

You can see how Ratekin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratekin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ratekin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Ratekin families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratekin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ratekin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratekin 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 Ratekin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ratekin. 15% of Ratekin men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Ratekin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ratekin were Painter and Seamstress.

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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

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Picture Operator
    15%
  • Painter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Ratekin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ratekin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratekin 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Ratekin. 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 288 military records available for the last name Ratekin. For the veterans among your Ratekin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratekin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ratekin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ratekin in 1958 was 42, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ratekin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratekin 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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