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Relvey Family History

Relvey 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: Reavey, Selvey, Helvey, Calvey, Kelsey, Riley, Hulvey, Revel, Eavey

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Where is the Relvey family from?

You can see how Relvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relvey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Relvey family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Relvey's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Relvey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Relvey 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 63 census records available for the last name Relvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relvey 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 Relvey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Relvey. For the veterans among your Relvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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