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Realer Family History

Realer 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: Reader, Reale, Resler, Reller, Redler, Mealer, Pealer, Reaver, Bealer

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Where is the Realer family from?

You can see how Realer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Realer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Realer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 2 Realer families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Realer's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Realer families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Realer 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 202 census records available for the last name Realer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Realer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Realer. 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 15 military records available for the last name Realer. For the veterans among your Realer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Realer lifespan?

Average Realer life expectancy in 1974 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Realer 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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