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Reltor Family History

Reltor 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: Rector, Hector, Elton, Nestor, Felton, Reuter, Belton, Melton, Yelton

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Where is the Reltor family from?

You can see how Reltor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reltor family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Reltor families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Reltor families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reltor's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Reltor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reltor 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 56 census records available for the last name Reltor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reltor 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Reltor. 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 429 military records available for the last name Reltor. For the veterans among your Reltor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reltor lifespan?

Average Reltor life expectancy in 1962 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reltor 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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