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Relich Family History

Relich 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: Belich, Redlich, Reich, Yelich, Rebich, Delich, Elich, Frelich

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Where is the Relich family from?

You can see how Relich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relich family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Relich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 7 Relich families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Relich's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Relich families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Relich 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 Relich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Relich. 41% of Relich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Relich women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    41%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Wire Drawer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Relich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 794 census records available for the last name Relich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relich 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Relich. 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 167 military records available for the last name Relich. For the veterans among your Relich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Relich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Relich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Relich in 1963 was 54, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Relich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Relich 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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