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Radliff Family History

Radliff Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Radcliff (see Ratcliff).

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


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Where is the Radliff family from?

You can see how Radliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radliff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Radliff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Radliff families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Radliff's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Radliff families in 1891.
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What did your Radliff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Radliff. 32% of Radliff men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Radliff women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Radliff were Salesman and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Radliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radliff 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Radliff. 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 404 military records available for the last name Radliff. For the veterans among your Radliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radliff lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Radliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Radliff in 1954 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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