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Ralfe Family History

Ralfe Surname Meaning

see Ralph.

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


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Where is the Ralfe family from?

You can see how Ralfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ralfe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ralfe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Ralfe families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Ralfe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ralfe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ralfe 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 Ralfe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ralfe. 70% of Ralfe 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
    70%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    12%
  • Housewife
    8%

What Ralfe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ralfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ralfe 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Ralfe. 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 202 military records available for the last name Ralfe. For the veterans among your Ralfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ralfe lifespan?

Average Ralfe life expectancy in 2002 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ralfe 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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