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Relson Family History

Relson 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: Elson, Nelson, Melson, Kelson, Belson, Remson, Reason, Delson, Elton

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Where is the Relson family from?

You can see how Relson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Relson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Relson families living in Northumberland. This was about 45% of all the recorded Relson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Relson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Relson 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 Relson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Relson. 100% of Relson 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 Relson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Relson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relson 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Relson. 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 76 military records available for the last name Relson. For the veterans among your Relson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Relson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Relson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Relson in 1965 was 78, and 81 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Relson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Relson 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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