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Bretcliffe Family History

Bretcliffe 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: Ratcliffe, Ratcliff, Sutcliffe, Ratliffe, Radcliffe, Antcliff

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Where is the Bretcliffe family from?

You can see how Bretcliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bretcliffe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Bretcliffe families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bretcliffe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bretcliffe families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Bretcliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bretcliffe 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bretcliffe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bretcliffe. For the veterans among your Bretcliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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