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Ratcliffer Family History

Ratcliffer 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: Ratcliffe, Ratcliff, Ratliffe, Radcliffe, Sutcliffe, Ratliff

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Where is the Ratcliffer family from?

You can see how Ratcliffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratcliffer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Ratcliffer families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Ratcliffer families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratcliffer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ratcliffer families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Ratcliffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratcliffer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ratcliffer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ratcliffer. For the veterans among your Ratcliffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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