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Realin Family History

Realin Name 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: Redlin, Reali, Reagin, Real, Berlin, Melin, Malin, Newlin, Merlin

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Where is the Realin family from?

You can see how Realin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Realin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Realin families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Realin family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Realin's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Realin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Realin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Realin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Elevator Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Realin. 100% of Realin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Realin women worked as an Elevator Operator. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Elevator Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Realin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Realin 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Realin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Realin. For the veterans among your Realin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Realin lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Realin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Realin in 1942 was 34, and 88 in 2003.

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