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Ractliff Family History

Ractliff 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: Rackliff, Ratliff, Ratcliff, Gatliff, Radliff, Ratliffe, Rackliffe

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Where is the Ractliff family from?

You can see how Ractliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ractliff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ractliff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Ractliff families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Ractliff's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Ractliff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Ractliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ractliff 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ractliff. 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 30 military records available for the last name Ractliff. For the veterans among your Ractliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ractliff lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ractliff 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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