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Relli Family History

Relli 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: Rella, Nelli, Celli, Rulli, Rolli, Lelli, Reali, Belli, Bell, Real

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Where is the Relli family from?

You can see how Relli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relli family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Relli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Relli families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Relli's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Relli families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Relli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Relli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relli 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Relli. 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 30 military records available for the last name Relli. For the veterans among your Relli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Relli lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Relli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Relli in 1965 was 77, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Relli 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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