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Relph Name Meaning

English: of Norman origin from the Old French personal name Riulf (ancient Germanic Ricwulf from rīc ‘power realm’ + wulf ‘wolf’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rolph, Selph, Reap, Reigh, Rench, Welsh, Welch, Ralph, Reph, Dolph

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Where is the Relph family from?

You can see how Relph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relph family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Relph families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 7 Relph families living in Rhode Island. This was about 64% of all the recorded Relph's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Relph families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Relph surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Relph ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Relph. 49% of Relph men worked as a Farmer and 59% of Relph women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Relph were Molder and Saleslady. .

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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
    49%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Molder
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Saleslady
    17%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Relph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relph 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Relph. 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 862 military records available for the last name Relph. For the veterans among your Relph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Relph lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Relph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Relph in 1957 was 53, and 95 in 2004.

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