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Rackcliffe Family History

Rackcliffe 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: Rackliffe, Rackliff, Ratcliffe, Radcliffe, Ratcliff, Wickliffe

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Where is the Rackcliffe family from?

You can see how Rackcliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rackcliffe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rackcliffe family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Rackcliffe's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Rackcliffe families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Rackcliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rackcliffe 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Rackcliffe. 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 12 military records available for the last name Rackcliffe. For the veterans among your Rackcliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rackcliffe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Rackcliffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rackcliffe in 1966 was 43, and 35 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rackcliffe 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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