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Ralphson Family History

Ralphson Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Ralph + -son. Compare Rawson and Ralson

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


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Where is the Ralphson family from?

You can see how Ralphson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ralphson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ralphson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Ralphson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ralphson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ralphson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ralphson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ralphson 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 Ralphson. 100% of Ralphson men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Ralphson 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
    100%

What Ralphson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 720 census records available for the last name Ralphson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ralphson 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Ralphson. 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 86 military records available for the last name Ralphson. For the veterans among your Ralphson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ralphson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ralphson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ralphson in 1963 was 73, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ralphson 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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