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Relffer Family History

Relffer 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: Reifer, Reffner, Helfer, Telfer, Belfer, Renfer, Peffer, Reifler

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Where is the Relffer family from?

You can see how Relffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relffer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Relffer families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Relffer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Relffer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Relffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relffer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Relffer. 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 military records available for the last name Relffer. For the veterans among your Relffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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