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Relia Family History

Relia 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: Melia, Rella, Elia, Celia, Reis, Melis, Melin, Reza, Elias, Vela

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Where is the Relia family from?

You can see how Relia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relia family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Relia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Relia family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Relia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Relia families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Relia 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 133 census records available for the last name Relia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relia 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Relia. 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 17 military records available for the last name Relia. For the veterans among your Relia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Relia lifespan?

Average Relia life expectancy in 1991 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Relia 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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