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Relaford Name Meaning

Variant of Reliford a surname of English origin.

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


Similar surnames: Releford, Relford, Reliford, Medford, Bluford, Elford, Redford

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Where is the Relaford family from?

You can see how Relaford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relaford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Relaford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Relaford families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Relaford's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Relaford families in 1891.
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What did your Relaford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Relaford. 36% of Relaford men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Relaford women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Relaford were Miner and Maid. .

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Labor
    18%
  • Miner
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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What Relaford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 988 census records available for the last name Relaford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relaford 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Relaford. 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 132 military records available for the last name Relaford. For the veterans among your Relaford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Relaford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Relaford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Relaford in 1963 was 88, and 38 in 2004.

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