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Ratke Family History

Ratke Surname Meaning

German: variant of Rathke. Germanized form of Sorbian Ratk and Ratka (see Radtke).

It is possibly also of some other similar Slavic cognate based on the element rat ‘battle’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ratke family from?

You can see how Ratke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ratke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ratke families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ratke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ratke families in 1891.
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What did your Ratke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ratke. 24% of Ratke men worked as a Machinist and 34% of Ratke women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ratke were Painter and Waitress.

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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

  • Machinist
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Watchman
    16%
  • Painter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Inspector
    17%
  • Cashier
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ratke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratke 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 532 immigration records available for the last name Ratke. 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 298 military records available for the last name Ratke. For the veterans among your Ratke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratke lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ratke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ratke in 1957 was 54, and 72 in 2004.

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