Origins of the Ractliffe surname
About the Ractliffes
We have a total of 351 records for people with the last name Ractliffe.
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Interesting facts about Ractliffe
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Ractliffes most likely to marry?
Frothems
What are the most common Ractliffe first names?
George
William
Mary
Matilda
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Common jobs for Ractliffes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Ractliffes in 1921
Cotton Weaver
3
Farmers Wife
3
Confectioners Assistant
2
House Work
2
Annuitant
1
Commmon male occupations for Ractliffes in 1921
Farmer
13
Farmers Son
9
Cotton Weaver
2
Engine Driver (Ry)
2
Farmer's Son
2
