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Rakliff Family History

Rakliff Surname 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: Radliff, Rackliff, Ratliff, Aliff, Ratcliff, Gatliff, Bailiff

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Where is the Rakliff family from?

You can see how Rakliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakliff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rakliff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rakliff family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rakliff's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Rakliff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Rakliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakliff 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rakliff. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rakliff. For the veterans among your Rakliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakliff lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Rakliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rakliff in 1969 was 59, and 79 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rakliff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rakliff 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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