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Ralphs Family History

Ralphs Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ralph with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Ralphs family from?

You can see how Ralphs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ralphs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ralphs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 251 Ralphs families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Ralphs's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ralphs families in 1891.
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What did your Ralphs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ralphs. 11% of Ralphs men worked as a Coal Hewer and 71% of Ralphs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ralphs were Incapacitated 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Hewer
    11%
  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Gardener
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Ralphs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ralphs 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 Ralphs. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ralphs. For the veterans among your Ralphs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ralphs lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ralphs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ralphs in 1957 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ralphs 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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