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Realis Family History

Realis 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: Reali, Reavis, Nealis, Reis, Real, Melis, Rais, Regis, Mellis, Malis

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Where is the Realis family from?

You can see how Realis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Realis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Realis families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Realis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Realis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Realis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Realis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Waiter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Realis. 100% of Realis men worked as a Waiter and 100% of Realis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Waiter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Realis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Realis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Realis 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Realis. 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 8 military records available for the last name Realis. For the veterans among your Realis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Realis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Realis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Realis in 1965 was 75, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Realis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Realis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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