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Relein Family History

Relein 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: Melin, Klein, Lein, Helin, Belin, Elkin, Belkin, Fellin, Rhein

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Where is the Relein family from?

You can see how Relein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relein family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Relein families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Relein's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Relein families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Relein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Relein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relein 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 Relein. 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 1 military records available for the last name Relein. For the veterans among your Relein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Relein lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Relein 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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