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Ralton Family History

Ralton Surname Meaning

see Railton.

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


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Where is the Ralton family from?

You can see how Ralton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ralton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ralton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Ralton families living in Surrey. This was about 72% of all the recorded Ralton's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Ralton families in 1891.
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What did your Ralton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Carter Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ralton. 100% of Ralton men worked as a Farm Carter Heavy Work and 100% of Ralton 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Carter Heavy Work
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ralton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ralton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ralton 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Ralton. 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 95 military records available for the last name Ralton. For the veterans among your Ralton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ralton lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Ralton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ralton in 1958 was 55, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ralton 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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