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Rellis Family History

Rellis Surname Meaning

from Mag Riallghuis see Grealish.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rellis family from?

You can see how Rellis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rellis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rellis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Rellis families living in Warwickshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rellis's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Rellis families in 1891.
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What did your Rellis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rellis. 100% of Rellis 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Rellis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rellis 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Rellis. 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 109 military records available for the last name Rellis. For the veterans among your Rellis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rellis lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Rellis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rellis in 1951 was 46, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rellis 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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