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Rellas Family History

Rellas 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: Bellas, Rella, Mellas, Kellas, Pallas, Elias, Dallas, Pella, Mellis

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Where is the Rellas family from?

You can see how Rellas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rellas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rellas family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rellas's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Rellas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Rellas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rellas 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Rellas. 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 29 military records available for the last name Rellas. For the veterans among your Rellas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rellas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Rellas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rellas in 1967 was 77, and 34 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rellas 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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