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Relahan Family History

Relahan 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: Relihan, Colahan, Megahan, Lenahan, Rebhan, Renehan, Teahan, Delavan

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Where is the Relahan family from?

You can see how Relahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relahan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Relahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Relahan families living in Missouri. This was about 82% of all the recorded Relahan's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Relahan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Relahan 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 178 census records available for the last name Relahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relahan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Relahan. 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 28 military records available for the last name Relahan. For the veterans among your Relahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Relahan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Relahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Relahan in 1963 was 84, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Relahan 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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