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Reddicliffe Family History

Reddicliffe Surname Meaning

see Ratcliffe.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Reddicliffe family from?

You can see how Reddicliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reddicliffe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Reddicliffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Reddicliffe families living in Devon. This was about 75% of all the recorded Reddicliffe's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Reddicliffe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reddicliffe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reddicliffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reddicliffe. 45% of Reddicliffe men worked as a Farmer and 68% of Reddicliffe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reddicliffe were Dairy Farmer and Laundress (calender Hand).

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    45%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Dairy Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Domestic Servant
    15%
  • Incapacitated
    11%
  • Laundress (calender Hand)
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reddicliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reddicliffe 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Reddicliffe. 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 96 military records available for the last name Reddicliffe. For the veterans among your Reddicliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reddicliffe lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Reddicliffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Reddicliffe in 1969 was 87, and 85 in 1999.

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