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Ratlief Family History

Ratlief 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: Ratliff, Ratcliff, Gatliff, Ratley, Radliff, Ratliffe, Gatlin

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Where is the Ratlief family from?

You can see how Ratlief families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratlief family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ratlief families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ratlief family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratlief's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ratlief families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ratlief surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ratlief ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ratlief. 100% of Ratlief 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ratlief family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Ratlief. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratlief 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ratlief. 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 50 military records available for the last name Ratlief. For the veterans among your Ratlief ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratlief lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Ratlief life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ratlief in 1967 was 81, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ratlief

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratlief 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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