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Releford Family History

Releford Surname Meaning

Variant of Reliford a surname of English origin. Its bearers are mainly African Americans.

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


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Where is the Releford family from?

You can see how Releford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Releford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Releford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Releford families living in Indiana. This was about 19% of all the recorded Releford's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Releford families in 1880.
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What did your Releford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Releford. 42% of Releford men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Releford women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Releford were Farm Hand and Winder.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Farm Hand
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • House Work
    12%
  • Winder
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Releford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Releford 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Releford. 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 241 military records available for the last name Releford. For the veterans among your Releford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Releford lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Releford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Releford in 1949 was 42, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Releford 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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