Origins of the Ratliffe surname
About the Ratliffes
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Interesting facts about Ratliffe
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Ratliffe surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.
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What are the most common Ratliffe first names?
Thomas
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Ratliffes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Ratliffes in 1921
House Keeper
4
Laundress
4
Cotton Factory Operative
3
Cotton Weaver
3
Lace Maker
3
Common male occupations for Ratliffes in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
11
Baker
5
Bricklayer
5
Butcher
4
Coal Miner
3
