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Katcliff Family History

Katcliff 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: Ratcliff, Antcliff, Gatliff, Ratliff, Ratcliffe, Radcliff, Aliff

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Where is the Katcliff family from?

You can see how Katcliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katcliff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Katcliff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Katcliff families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Katcliff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Katcliff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katcliff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Katcliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katcliff 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Katcliff. 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 Katcliff. For the veterans among your Katcliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katcliff lifespan?

Average Katcliff life expectancy in 1971 was 38 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katcliff 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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