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Ratsliff Family History

Ratsliff 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: Ratcliff, Ratliff, Gatliff, Ratzlaff, Radliff, Ratliffe, Rackliff

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Where is the Ratsliff family from?

You can see how Ratsliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratsliff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ratsliff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Ratsliff families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratsliff's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Ratsliff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Ratsliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratsliff 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ratsliff. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ratsliff. For the veterans among your Ratsliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratsliff lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ratsliff 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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