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Relland Family History

Relland 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: Helland, Felland, Yelland, Belland, Selland, Pelland, Reuland

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Where is the Relland family from?

You can see how Relland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Relland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Relland families living in Devon. This was about 56% of all the recorded Relland's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Relland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Relland 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 Relland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Relland. 67% of Relland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Shopkeeper (wardcobe)
    34%

What Relland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Relland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relland 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Relland. 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 32 military records available for the last name Relland. For the veterans among your Relland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Relland lifespan?

Average Relland life expectancy in 1982 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Relland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Relland 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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