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Rattliffe Family History

Rattliffe Name 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: Ratliffe, Ratcliffe, Ratcliff, Ratliff, Radcliffe, Rackliffe

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Where is the Rattliffe family from?

You can see how Rattliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rattliffe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rattliffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Rattliffe family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Rattliffe's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Rattliffe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rattliffe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rattliffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rattliffe. 100% of Rattliffe men worked as a Coal Miner. .

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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 1940

  • Coal Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Rattliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rattliffe 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Rattliffe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Rattliffe. For the veterans among your Rattliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rattliffe lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Rattliffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rattliffe in 1972 was 67, and 71 in 1996.

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