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Ratchleff Family History

Ratchleff 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: Ratcliff, Raichle, Ratzlaff, Atchley, Batchler, Rackliff, Ratzloff

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Where is the Ratchleff family from?

You can see how Ratchleff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratchleff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Ratchleff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ratchleff family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratchleff's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Ratchleff families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Ratchleff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratchleff 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ratchleff. 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 Ratchleff. For the veterans among your Ratchleff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratchleff lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratchleff 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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