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Rathcliffe Family History

Rathcliffe 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 Rathcliffe family from?

You can see how Rathcliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathcliffe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rathcliffe family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rathcliffe's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Rathcliffe families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Rathcliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathcliffe 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rathcliffe. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rathcliffe. For the veterans among your Rathcliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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