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Relleford Family History

Relleford 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: Releford, Reliford, Willeford, Relaford, Relford, Wellford, Telford

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Where is the Relleford family from?

You can see how Relleford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relleford family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Relleford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Relleford families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Relleford's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Relleford families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Relleford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relleford 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Relleford. 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 6 military records available for the last name Relleford. For the veterans among your Relleford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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