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Ralyea Family History

Ralyea 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: Alyea, Relyea, Belyea, Raya, Rayer, Rilea, Galea, Elyea, Rayes, Cayea

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Where is the Ralyea family from?

You can see how Ralyea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ralyea family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ralyea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Ralyea families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ralyea's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ralyea families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ralyea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ralyea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ralyea. 50% of Ralyea men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Ralyea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ralyea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ralyea 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Ralyea. 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 84 military records available for the last name Ralyea. For the veterans among your Ralyea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ralyea lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ralyea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ralyea in 1958 was 42, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ralyea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ralyea 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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