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Relsen Family History

Relsen 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: Elsen, Reisen, Felsen, Remsen, Nelsen, Olsen, Elson, Ellen, Reese

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Where is the Relsen family from?

You can see how Relsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relsen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Relsen families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Relsen family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Relsen's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Relsen families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Relsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relsen 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Relsen. 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 Relsen. For the veterans among your Relsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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