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Ratisher Family History

Ratisher 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: Risher, Rather, Raiser, Raisner, Tisher, Fisher, Kaiser, Washer

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Where is the Ratisher family from?

You can see how Ratisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratisher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ratisher family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ratisher's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Ratisher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratisher 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 50 census records available for the last name Ratisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratisher 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ratisher. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ratisher. For the veterans among your Ratisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratisher lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Ratisher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ratisher in 1952 was 47, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratisher 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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