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Relei Family History

Relei 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: Reder, Redel, Remer, Riley, Rule, Mele, Reker, Lei, Rella, Reger

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Where is the Relei family from?

You can see how Relei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relei family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Relei families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Relei's in USA. California had the highest population of Relei families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Relei 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 Relei ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Meat Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Relei. 100% of Relei men worked as a Meat Cutter.

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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

  • Meat Cutter
    100%

What Relei family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Relei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relei 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Relei. 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 39 military records available for the last name Relei. For the veterans among your Relei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Relei lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Relei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Relei in 1975 was 79, and 50 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Relei 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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