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Ratoff Family History

Ratoff 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: Danoff, Rosoff, Stoff, Granoff, Raff, Janoff, Rogoff, Sadoff, Radloff

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Where is the Ratoff family from?

You can see how Ratoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratoff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ratoff families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Ratoff families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratoff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ratoff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratoff 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 Ratoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Curler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ratoff. 100% of Ratoff men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Ratoff women worked as a Curler.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Curler
    100%

What Ratoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Ratoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratoff 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Ratoff. 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 41 military records available for the last name Ratoff. For the veterans among your Ratoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratoff lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Ratoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ratoff in 1960 was 67, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratoff 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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