This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Relin family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Relin Family History

Relin 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: Melin, Helin, Belin, Rolin, Rein, Selin, Gelin, Redlin, Rezin, Elin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Relin family from?

You can see how Relin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Relin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Relin family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Relin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Relin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Relin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Relin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Relin. 25% of Relin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Relin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Relin were Pharmacist and Bookkeeper.

View Census Data for Relin | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Attorney
    19%
  • Pharmacist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Relin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Relin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Relin

Passenger Lists

There are 255 immigration records available for the last name Relin. 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.

View all Relin immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 50 military records available for the last name Relin. For the veterans among your Relin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Relin military records

You've only scratched the surface of Relin family history

Discover More

What is the average Relin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Relin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Relin in 1960 was 50, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Relin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Relin 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Relin family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial