Relis Family History

Relis 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: Reis, Melis, Regis, Remis, Velis, Revis, Nelis, Celis, Rewis, Delis

593	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
47	Military Records
132	Immigration Records
386	Census and Voter Lists
89	Member Trees

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Where is the Relis family from?

You can see how Relis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Relis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Relis family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Relis's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Relis families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Relis 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 Relis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Telephone operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Relis. 40% of Relis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Relis women worked as a Telephone operator.

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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.

Farmer

40%

New worker

20%

Salesman

20%

Electrician

20%

Telephone operator

100%

What Relis family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 386 census records available for the last name Relis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 132 immigration records available for the last name Relis. 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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Military Records

There are 47 military records available for the last name Relis. For the veterans among your Relis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Relis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Relis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Relis in 1965 was 60, and 60 in 2004.

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Relis Surname Meaning

Where is the Relis family from?

What did your Relis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Telephone operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Relis. 40% of Relis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Relis women worked as a Telephone operator.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

40%

New worker

20%

Salesman

20%

Electrician

20%

Telephone operator

100%

What Relis family records will you find?

What is the average Relis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Relis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Relis in 1965 was 60, and 60 in 2004.

Relis Family History

Relis Surname Meaning

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Relis Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Relis

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Where is the Relis family from?

What did your Relis ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Relis family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Relis family history

What is the average Relis lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Relis family tree

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