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Rellford Family History

Rellford 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: Reliford, Releford, Relaford, Relford, Wellford, Telford, Welford

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Where is the Rellford family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rellford. 100% of Rellford men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Rellford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Rellford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rellford 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rellford. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rellford. For the veterans among your Rellford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rellford lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Rellford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rellford in 1976 was 54, and 84 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rellford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rellford 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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