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Rockcliffe Family History

Rockcliffe Surname Meaning

see Rawcliffe.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rockcliffe family from?

You can see how Rockcliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockcliffe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rockcliffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Rockcliffe families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Rockcliffe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rockcliffe families in 1891.
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What did your Rockcliffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rockcliffe. 100% of Rockcliffe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 713 census records available for the last name Rockcliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockcliffe 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Rockcliffe. 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 71 military records available for the last name Rockcliffe. For the veterans among your Rockcliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockcliffe lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Rockcliffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rockcliffe in 1978 was 74, and 47 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rockcliffe 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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