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Radcliff Family History

Radcliff Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ratliff.

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


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Where is the Radcliff family from?

You can see how Radcliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radcliff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Radcliff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 84 Radcliff families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Radcliff's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Radcliff families in 1891.
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What did your Radcliff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Radcliff. 100% of Radcliff men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Radcliff 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    6%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%

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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Radcliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radcliff 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Radcliff. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Radcliff. For the veterans among your Radcliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radcliff lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Radcliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Radcliff in 1941 was 30, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radcliff 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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