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Relkin Family History

Relkin 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: Elkin, Belkin, Nelkin, Melin, Helin, Belin, Ruskin, Fellin, Reekie

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Where is the Relkin family from?

You can see how Relkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relkin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Relkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Relkin family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Relkin's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Relkin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Relkin 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 Relkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Relkin. 31% of Relkin men worked as a Clerk and 60% of Relkin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Relkin were Painter and Teacher.

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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

  • Clerk
    31%
  • Dentist
    31%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Painter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Relkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 727 census records available for the last name Relkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relkin 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Relkin. 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 118 military records available for the last name Relkin. For the veterans among your Relkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Relkin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Relkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Relkin in 1965 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Relkin 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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