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Routliffe Family History

Routliffe Name 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: Ratliffe, Sutcliffe, Cunliffe, Routledge, Sutliff, Ratliff, Ratcliffe

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Where is the Routliffe family from?

You can see how Routliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Routliffe family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 42 Routliffe families living in Quebec. This was about 82% of all the recorded Routliffe's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Routliffe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Routliffe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Routliffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Routliffe. 29% of Routliffe men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    29%
  • Electrician
    29%
  • Chauffeur
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
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What Routliffe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 746 census records available for the last name Routliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Routliffe 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Routliffe. 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 4 military records available for the last name Routliffe. For the veterans among your Routliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Routliffe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Routliffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Routliffe in 1965 was 73, and 65 in 1997.

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