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Realf Family History

Realf Surname 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: Real, Reale, Relf, Reali, Beal, Leaf, Read, Rolf, Neal, Reiff

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Where is the Realf family from?

You can see how Realf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Realf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Realf families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Realf families living in Kent. This was about 39% of all the recorded Realf's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Realf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Realf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Realf ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Realf. 78% of Realf women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Paid Housemaid
    23%

What Realf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Realf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Realf 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Realf. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Realf. For the veterans among your Realf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Realf lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Realf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Realf in 1971 was 93, and 92 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Realf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Realf ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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