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Routliff Family History

Routliff 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: Sutliff, Ratliff, Topliff, Oliff, Ratcliff, Pontiff, Gatliff, Ortloff

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Where is the Routliff family from?

You can see how Routliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Routliff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Routliff families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Routliff families living in Glamorgan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Routliff's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Routliff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Routliff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Routliff ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Routliff. 100% of Routliff men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Routliff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Routliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Routliff 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Routliff. 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 18 military records available for the last name Routliff. For the veterans among your Routliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Routliff lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Routliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Routliff in 1961 was 58, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Routliff 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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