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Ratclift Family History

Ratclift 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, Barclift, Ratliff, Ratcliffe, Radcliff, Antcliff, Gatliff

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Where is the Ratclift family from?

You can see how Ratclift families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratclift family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ratclift families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ratclift family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratclift's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ratclift families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Ratclift. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratclift 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ratclift. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ratclift. For the veterans among your Ratclift ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratclift lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1978, in the United States, Ratclift life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ratclift in 1969 was 78, and 73 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratclift 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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