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Relihan Family History

Relihan Surname Meaning

Irish (Cork): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Roileacháin ‘descendant of Roileachán’.

Roileachán is a diminutive of the name Roghallach (see Riley).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Relihan family from?

You can see how Relihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relihan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Relihan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Relihan families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Relihan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Relihan families in 1891.
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What did your Relihan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Relihan. 50% of Relihan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Evacuee
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 492 immigration records available for the last name Relihan. 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 347 military records available for the last name Relihan. For the veterans among your Relihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Relihan lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Relihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Relihan in 1943 was 36, and 75 in 2004.

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