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Relves Family History

Relves 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: Reeves, Reves, Reaves, Neves, Remes, Rives, Revel, Reeve, Greaves

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Where is the Relves family from?

You can see how Relves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relves family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Relves families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Relves family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Relves's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Relves families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Relves 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 Relves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Relves. 100% of Relves 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%

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Relves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relves 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Relves. 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 4 military records available for the last name Relves. For the veterans among your Relves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Relves lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Relves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Relves in 1975 was 48, and 43 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Relves 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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