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Rellihen Family History

Rellihen 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: Relihan, Hullihen, Kelliher, Ellen, Fellin, Sellin, Sellen, Hellen

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rellihen 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 49 census records available for the last name Rellihen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rellihen 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Rellihen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Rellihen. For the veterans among your Rellihen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rellihen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Rellihen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rellihen in 1965 was 67, and 78 in 2001.

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