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Relleke Family History

Relleke 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: Reller, Willeke, Reineke, Geller, Heller, Seller, Keller, Revere

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Where is the Relleke family from?

You can see how Relleke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relleke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Relleke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Relleke families living in Missouri. This was about 62% of all the recorded Relleke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Relleke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Relleke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Relleke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Relleke. 60% of Relleke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Relleke women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Relleke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Relleke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relleke 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 Relleke. 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 24 military records available for the last name Relleke. For the veterans among your Relleke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Relleke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Relleke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Relleke in 1966 was 77, and 76 in 2002.

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