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Relvas Family History

Relvas 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: Elias, Bellas, Rella, Zervas, Silvas, Selva, Reeves, Regas, Mellas

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Where is the Relvas family from?

You can see how Relvas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relvas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Relvas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Relvas families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Relvas's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Relvas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Relvas 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 Relvas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Relvas. 60% of Relvas 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Dairyman
    40%

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Relvas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relvas 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Relvas. 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 38 military records available for the last name Relvas. For the veterans among your Relvas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Relvas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Relvas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Relvas in 1965 was 71, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Relvas 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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