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Ratmeyer Family History

Ratmeyer 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: Kammeyer, Altmeyer, Rothmeyer, Dammeyer, Harmeyer, Ramseyer

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Where is the Ratmeyer family from?

You can see how Ratmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ratmeyer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratmeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ratmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratmeyer 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 51 census records available for the last name Ratmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratmeyer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ratmeyer. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ratmeyer. For the veterans among your Ratmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratmeyer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Ratmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ratmeyer in 1973 was 94, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratmeyer 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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