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Radcliff Name Meaning

English: variant of Ratliff .

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


Similar surnames: Radcliffe, Rackliff, Ratcliffe, Ratliff, Rackliffe, Ratcliff, Radliff

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Where is the Radcliff family from?

You can see how Radcliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radcliff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Radcliff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 24 Radcliff families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Radcliff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Radcliff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radcliff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Radcliff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Radcliff. 19% of Radcliff men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Radcliff women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Radcliff were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Teacher
    7%
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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Radcliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radcliff 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Radcliff. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Radcliff. For the veterans among your Radcliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radcliff lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Radcliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Radcliff in 1941 was 30, and 73 in 2004.

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