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Relien Family History

Relien 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: Melin, Ellen, Lien, Elsen, Helin, Belin, Heien, Holien, Sellen

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Where is the Relien family from?

You can see how Relien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relien family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Relien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Relien families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Relien's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Relien families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Relien 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 107 census records available for the last name Relien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relien 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Relien. 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 13 military records available for the last name Relien. For the veterans among your Relien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Relien lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Relien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Relien in 1970 was 85, and 86 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Relien 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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