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Radcliffe Name Meaning

English: variant of Ratliff .

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


Similar surnames: Radcliff, Ratcliffe, Rackliffe, Ratliffe, Rackliff, Ratliff, Cliffe

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Where is the Radcliffe family from?

You can see how Radcliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radcliffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Radcliffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 114 Radcliffe families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Radcliffe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Radcliffe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radcliffe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Radcliffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Radcliffe. 51% of Radcliffe men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Radcliffe women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Radcliffe were Income and Operator. .

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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
    51%
  • Farmers Son
    9%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Income
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Student
    23%
  • Nurse
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
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Census Records

There are 76,000 census records available for the last name Radcliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radcliffe 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 Radcliffe. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Radcliffe. For the veterans among your Radcliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radcliffe lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Radcliffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Radcliffe in 1942 was 61, and 82 in 2004.

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