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Ratensky Family History

Ratensky 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: Kamensky, Lansky, Zaretsky, Malinsky, Rasinski, Wilensky, Zavesky

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Where is the Ratensky family from?

You can see how Ratensky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratensky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ratensky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratensky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ratensky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratensky 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 40 census records available for the last name Ratensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratensky 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ratensky. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ratensky. For the veterans among your Ratensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratensky lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Ratensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ratensky in 1972 was 62, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratensky 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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