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Rackliff Family History

Rackliff Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ratliff.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rackliff family from?

You can see how Rackliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rackliff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rackliff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 39 Rackliff families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Rackliff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rackliff families in 1891.
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What did your Rackliff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rackliff. 25% of Rackliff men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rackliff women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Lobster Fisherman
    16%
  • Farming
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Rackliff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rackliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rackliff 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Rackliff. 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 534 military records available for the last name Rackliff. For the veterans among your Rackliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rackliff lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Rackliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rackliff in 1942 was 65, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rackliff 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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