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Ratcliffe Name Meaning

English: variant of Ratliff .

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


Similar surnames: Radcliffe, Ratliffe, Radcliff, Rackliffe, Ratliff, Ratcliff, Rackliff

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Where is the Ratcliffe family from?

You can see how Ratcliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratcliffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ratcliffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 78 Ratcliffe families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Ratcliffe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ratcliffe families in 1911.
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What did your Ratcliffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ratcliffe. 38% of Ratcliffe men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Ratcliffe women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ratcliffe were Plumber and Clerk. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Plumber
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    32%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
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Census Records

There are 133,000 census records available for the last name Ratcliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratcliffe 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Ratcliffe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12,000 military records available for the last name Ratcliffe. For the veterans among your Ratcliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratcliffe lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Ratcliffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ratcliffe in 1944 was 28, and 77 in 2004.

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