History of your Surname
Get access to Rallis family records.Start a free trial

Rallis Family History

Rallis Name Meaning

Greek: patronymic from a derivative of the personal name Raoul Greek form of Rudolf via Old French (see also Ralph ) which is well attested in the Byzantine Empire in the medieval period. English (Lancashire): variant of Rawlins .

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


Similar surnames: Allis, Kallis, Fallis, Valis, Wallis, Vallis, Callis, Rawls, Lillis

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Rallis family from?

You can see how Rallis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rallis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rallis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Rallis families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Rallis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rallis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rallis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Rallis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rallis. 16% of Rallis men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Rallis women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rallis were Waiter and Housewife. .

View Census Data for Rallis | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Waiter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Rallis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rallis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rallis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Rallis

Passenger Lists

There are 957 immigration records available for the last name Rallis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Rallis immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 344 military records available for the last name Rallis. For the veterans among your Rallis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rallis military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rallis family history

Discover More

What is the average Rallis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rallis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rallis in 1958 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rallis

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rallis family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Rallis last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial