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Relja Family History

Relja 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: Rella, Reza, Vela, Melia, Belka, Pella, Sella, Rega, Tella, Reina

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Where is the Relja family from?

You can see how Relja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Relja families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Relja's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Relja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Relja surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Relja ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Relja ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Relja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relja 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Relja. 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 43 military records available for the last name Relja. For the veterans among your Relja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Relja lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Relja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Relja in 1963 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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