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Ralfs Family History

Ralfs Surname Meaning

see Ralphs.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ralfs family from?

You can see how Ralfs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ralfs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ralfs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Ralfs families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ralfs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ralfs families in 1891.
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What did your Ralfs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ralfs. 100% of Ralfs 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ralfs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ralfs 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Ralfs. 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 332 military records available for the last name Ralfs. For the veterans among your Ralfs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ralfs lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ralfs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ralfs in 1968 was 85, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ralfs 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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