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Rackliffe Family History

Rackliffe Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Ratliff.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rackliffe family from?

You can see how Rackliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rackliffe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rackliffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 59 Rackliffe families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Rackliffe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rackliffe families in 1891.
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What did your Rackliffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Scale Maker ( Master) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rackliffe. 100% of Rackliffe men worked as a Scale Maker ( Master) and 84% of Rackliffe 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

  • Scale Maker ( Master)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housemaid
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rackliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rackliffe 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Rackliffe. 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 288 military records available for the last name Rackliffe. For the veterans among your Rackliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rackliffe lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Rackliffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rackliffe in 1949 was 27, and 98 in 2004.

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