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Ratfiff Family History

Ratfiff 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: Ratliff, Ratcliff, Gatliff, Radliff, Ratliffe, Reiff, Stiff, Raffa

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Where is the Ratfiff family from?

You can see how Ratfiff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratfiff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ratfiff families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ratfiff families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratfiff's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Ratfiff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratfiff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Ratfiff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratfiff 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 Ratfiff. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ratfiff. For the veterans among your Ratfiff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratfiff lifespan?

Average Ratfiff life expectancy in 1994 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratfiff 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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