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Reltherford Family History

Reltherford 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: Retherford, Rutherford, Weatherford, Releford, Leatherwood, Reliford

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Where is the Reltherford family from?

You can see how Reltherford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reltherford family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Reltherford family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Reltherford's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Reltherford families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reltherford 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 4 census records available for the last name Reltherford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reltherford 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Reltherford. 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 2 military records available for the last name Reltherford. For the veterans among your Reltherford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reltherford lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Reltherford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Reltherford in 1970 was 39, and 34 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reltherford 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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