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Relfe Family History

Relfe Surname Meaning

see Relf.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Relfe family from?

You can see how Relfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relfe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Relfe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Relfe families living in Sussex. This was about 28% of all the recorded Relfe's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Relfe families in 1891.
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What did your Relfe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Relfe. 92% of Relfe 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Private Means
    9%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Relfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relfe 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Relfe. 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 185 military records available for the last name Relfe. For the veterans among your Relfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Relfe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Relfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Relfe in 1964 was 59, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Relfe 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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