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Relerford Family History

Relerford 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: Releford, Reliford, Retherford, Relaford, Relford, Comerford

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Where is the Relerford family from?

You can see how Relerford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relerford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Relerford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Relerford families living in Berkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Relerford's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Relerford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Relerford 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 Relerford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Relerford. 78% of Relerford men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Relerford women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Relerford were Undertaker and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    78%
  • Undertaker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

What Relerford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Relerford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relerford 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Relerford. 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 92 military records available for the last name Relerford. For the veterans among your Relerford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Relerford lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Relerford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Relerford in 1948 was 46, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Relerford 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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