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Rellie Family History

Rellie 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: Rollie, Kellie, Pelle, Belle, Helle, Melle, Selle, Mellis, Leslie

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Where is the Rellie family from?

You can see how Rellie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rellie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rellie families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 3 Rellie families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rellie's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Rellie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rellie 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 Rellie ancestors do for a living?

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

What Rellie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Rellie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rellie 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Rellie. 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 77 military records available for the last name Rellie. For the veterans among your Rellie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rellie lifespan?

Average Rellie life expectancy in 1974 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rellie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rellie 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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