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Relliford Family History

Relliford 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: Reliford, Gulliford, Williford, Releford, Relaford, Relford, Wellford

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Where is the Relliford family from?

You can see how Relliford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relliford family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Relliford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Relliford families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Relliford's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Relliford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Relliford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Relliford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Relliford. 100% of Relliford men worked as a Laborer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Relliford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relliford 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Relliford. 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 28 military records available for the last name Relliford. For the veterans among your Relliford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Relliford lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Relliford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Relliford in 1968 was 61, and 42 in 2003.

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