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Realing Family History

Realing 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: Reading, Rehling, Redling, Readling, Reiling, Mealing, Helling

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Where is the Realing family from?

You can see how Realing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Realing family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Realing families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Realing family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Realing's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Realing families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Realing 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 Realing ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Realing. 100% of Realing women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Realing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Realing 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Realing. 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 151 military records available for the last name Realing. For the veterans among your Realing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Realing lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1994, in the United States, Realing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Realing in 1958 was 45, and 67 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Realing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Realing 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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