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Ratlif Family History

Ratlif 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, Gatlin, Matlin, Ratcliff, Rallis, Latif, Raglin, Gatliff

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Where is the Ratlif family from?

You can see how Ratlif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratlif family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ratlif families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Ratlif families living in Hampshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ratlif's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Ratlif families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratlif 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 Ratlif ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Reel Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ratlif. 50% of Ratlif men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ratlif women worked as a Reel Winder.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • New Worker
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Reel Winder
    100%

What Ratlif family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 923 census records available for the last name Ratlif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratlif 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ratlif. 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 107 military records available for the last name Ratlif. For the veterans among your Ratlif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratlif lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Ratlif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ratlif in 1975 was 66, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratlif 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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