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Ralir Family History

Ralir 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: Malik, Malin, Ali, Rais, Rader, Fair, Wali, Mair, Palin, Faler

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Where is the Ralir family from?

You can see how Ralir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ralir family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Ralir family living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Ralir's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Ralir families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Ralir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ralir 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ralir. 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 Ralir. For the veterans among your Ralir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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