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Ralf Family History

Ralf Surname Meaning

see Ralph.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ralf family from?

You can see how Ralf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ralf family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ralf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Ralf families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Ralf's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ralf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ralf 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 Ralf ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ralf. 100% of Ralf women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ralf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ralf 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 538 immigration records available for the last name Ralf. 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 239 military records available for the last name Ralf. For the veterans among your Ralf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ralf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ralf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ralf in 1963 was 79, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ralf 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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