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Rattliff Family History

Rattliff 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: Ratcliff, Ratliff, Gatliff, Ratzlaff, Radliff, Ratliffe, Rackliff

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Where is the Rattliff family from?

You can see how Rattliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rattliff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rattliff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Rattliff families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rattliff's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rattliff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rattliff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rattliff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rattliff. 57% of Rattliff men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rattliff women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rattliff were Farmer and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    57%
  • Farmer
    44%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rattliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rattliff 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Rattliff. 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 131 military records available for the last name Rattliff. For the veterans among your Rattliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rattliff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Rattliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rattliff in 1967 was 68, and 88 in 2004.

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