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Ratford Family History

Ratford Surname Meaning

see Radford.

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


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Where is the Ratford family from?

You can see how Ratford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ratford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Ratford families living in Essex. This was about 17% of all the recorded Ratford's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Ratford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratford 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 Ratford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ratford. 89% of Ratford 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
    89%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Household Duties
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ratford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratford 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Ratford. 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 144 military records available for the last name Ratford. For the veterans among your Ratford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Ratford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ratford in 1963 was 76, and 45 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ratford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratford 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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