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Reles Family History

Reles 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: Remes, Rees, Reves, Reyes, Roles, Riles, Ryles, Reis, Miles, Sales

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Where is the Reles family from?

You can see how Reles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Reles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Reles families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Reles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reles 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 Reles ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Reles. 100% of Reles men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Reles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reles 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Reles. 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 38 military records available for the last name Reles. For the veterans among your Reles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reles lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Reles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Reles in 1988 was 95, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reles 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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