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Relford Name Meaning

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

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


Similar surnames: Releford, Relaford, Reliford, Benford, Medford, Morford, Belford

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Where is the Relford family from?

You can see how Relford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Relford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Relford families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Relford's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Relford families in 1911.
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What did your Relford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Relford. 50% of Relford men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Relford women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Relford were Miner and House Keeper. .

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    31%
  • Cook
    24%
  • Farm Labor
    16%
  • House Keeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Relford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relford 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Relford. 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 405 military records available for the last name Relford. For the veterans among your Relford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Relford lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Relford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Relford in 1959 was 45, and 73 in 2004.

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