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Relic Family History

Relic 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: Redic, Reis, Melis, Melin, Melia, Regis, Helin, Felix, Belin, Reil

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Where is the Relic family from?

You can see how Relic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relic family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Relic families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Relic families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Relic's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Relic families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Relic surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Relic ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Relic. 100% of Relic men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Relic women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Machine Labeler
    40%

What Relic family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Relic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relic 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 561 immigration records available for the last name Relic. 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 160 military records available for the last name Relic. For the veterans among your Relic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Relic lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Relic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Relic in 1957 was 52, and 90 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Relic 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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