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Ratzow Family History

Ratzow 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: Ratz, Razo, Ratto, Rannow, Rakow, Granzow, Rambow, Ratzel, Lutzow

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Where is the Ratzow family from?

You can see how Ratzow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratzow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ratzow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Ratzow families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ratzow's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ratzow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratzow 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 Ratzow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Factory Hand and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ratzow. 34% of Ratzow men worked as a Factory Hand and 100% of Ratzow women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Factory Hand
    34%
  • Janitor
    34%
  • Foreman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Ratzow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Ratzow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratzow 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Ratzow. 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 106 military records available for the last name Ratzow. For the veterans among your Ratzow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratzow lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Ratzow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ratzow in 1970 was 70, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ratzow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratzow 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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