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Relle Family History

Relle 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: Pelle, Belle, Helle, Melle, Selle, Rella, Welle, Jelle, Yelle, Zelle

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Where is the Relle family from?

You can see how Relle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Relle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Relle families living in Denbighshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Relle's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire had the highest population of Relle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Relle 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 Relle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Relle. 100% of Relle 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 941 census records available for the last name Relle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relle 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Relle. 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 444 military records available for the last name Relle. For the veterans among your Relle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Relle lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Relle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Relle in 1968 was 67, and 57 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Relle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Relle 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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