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Redcliffe Family History

Redcliffe Surname Meaning

see Ratcliffe.

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


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Where is the Redcliffe family from?

You can see how Redcliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redcliffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Redcliffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Redcliffe families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Redcliffe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Redcliffe families in 1911.
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What did your Redcliffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Redcliffe. 25% of Redcliffe men worked as an Incapacitated and 81% of Redcliffe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redcliffe were Gardener and Domestic Servant.

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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 1939

  • Incapacitated
    25%
  • Retired
    25%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    25%
  • Gardener
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Redcliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redcliffe 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Redcliffe. 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 151 military records available for the last name Redcliffe. For the veterans among your Redcliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redcliffe lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Redcliffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Redcliffe in 1951 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redcliffe 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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