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Radcliffe Family History

Radcliffe Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ratliff.

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


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Where is the Radcliffe family from?

You can see how Radcliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radcliffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Radcliffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,430 Radcliffe families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Radcliffe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Radcliffe families in 1891.
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What did your Radcliffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Radcliffe. 8% of Radcliffe men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Radcliffe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Radcliffe were Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Retired
    5%
  • Farmer
    4%
  • Coal Hewer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

What Radcliffe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76,000 census records available for the last name Radcliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radcliffe 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Radcliffe. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Radcliffe. For the veterans among your Radcliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radcliffe lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Radcliffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Radcliffe in 1942 was 61, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radcliffe 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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