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Ratliffe Family History

Ratliffe Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ratliff.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ratliffe family from?

You can see how Ratliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratliffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ratliffe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Ratliffe families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Ratliffe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ratliffe families in 1891.
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What did your Ratliffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ratliffe. 72% of Ratliffe 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Home Duties
    15%
  • Private Means
    15%

What Ratliffe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ratliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratliffe 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Ratliffe. 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 688 military records available for the last name Ratliffe. For the veterans among your Ratliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratliffe lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ratliffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ratliffe in 1955 was 39, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratliffe 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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