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Relmar Family History

Relmar 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: Delmar, Elmer, Helmer, Selman, Kelman, Demar, Melgar, Delamar, Remer

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Where is the Relmar family from?

You can see how Relmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relmar family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Relmar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Relmar family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Relmar's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Relmar families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Relmar 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 25 census records available for the last name Relmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relmar 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Relmar. 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 1 military records available for the last name Relmar. For the veterans among your Relmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Relmar lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1997, in the United States, Relmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Relmar in 1986 was 79, and 64 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Relmar 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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