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Ralphe Family History

Ralphe 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: Ralph, Ralphs, Halphen, Raiche, Alpha, Dalpe, Rappe, Rathe, Rampe

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Where is the Ralphe family from?

You can see how Ralphe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ralphe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ralphe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ralphe family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ralphe's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Ralphe families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Ralphe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ralphe 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Ralphe. 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 13 military records available for the last name Ralphe. For the veterans among your Ralphe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ralphe lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Ralphe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ralphe in 1975 was 82, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ralphe 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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