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Relander Family History

Relander 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: Melander, Helander, Rylander, Welander, Elander, Selander, Telander

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Where is the Relander family from?

You can see how Relander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Relander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Relander families living in Indiana. This was about 73% of all the recorded Relander's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Relander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Relander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Relander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Relander. 65% of Relander men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    65%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    12%
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Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Relander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relander 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Relander. 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 34 military records available for the last name Relander. For the veterans among your Relander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Relander lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Relander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Relander in 1964 was 87, and 85 in 2004.

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