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Ratzel Family History

Ratzel Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name from a place so named in Lower Saxony. from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name (see Rath ).

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


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Where is the Ratzel family from?

You can see how Ratzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratzel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ratzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Ratzel families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratzel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ratzel families in 1911.
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What did your Ratzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ratzel. 15% of Ratzel men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ratzel women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ratzel were Foreman and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Foreman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Ratzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ratzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratzel 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Ratzel. 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 727 military records available for the last name Ratzel. For the veterans among your Ratzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratzel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ratzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ratzel in 1958 was 28, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratzel 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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