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Releam Family History

Releam 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: Elam, Rella, Rilea, Pelham, Kellam, Reneau, Relyea, Reem, Ream, Bleam

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Where is the Releam family from?

You can see how Releam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Releam family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Releam families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Releam's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Releam families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Releam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Releam 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Releam. 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 Releam. For the veterans among your Releam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Releam lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Releam 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Releam

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