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Ralef Family History

Ralef Surname 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: Calef, Raef, Raley, Gale, Hale, Sales, Sale, Dale, Paley, Caleb

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Where is the Ralef family from?

You can see how Ralef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ralef family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Ralef families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Ralef families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Ralef's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Ralef families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ralef surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Ralef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ralef 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ralef. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Ralef. For the veterans among your Ralef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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