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Relva Family History

Relva 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: Rella, Selva, Delva, Reza, Vela, Melia, Belka, Pella, Sella, Rega

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Where is the Relva family from?

You can see how Relva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relva family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Relva family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Relva's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Relva families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Relva 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 47 census records available for the last name Relva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relva 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Relva. 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 8 military records available for the last name Relva. For the veterans among your Relva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Relva lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1997, in the United States, Relva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Relva in 1958 was 45, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Relva 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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