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Relchie Family History

Relchie 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: Reschke, Richie, Reichle, Recchio, Melchi, Ritchie, Ketchie, Recchia

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Where is the Relchie family from?

You can see how Relchie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relchie family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Relchie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Relchie families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Relchie's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Relchie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Relchie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Relchie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relchie 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 Relchie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Relchie. For the veterans among your Relchie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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