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Riler Family History

Riler 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: Rider, Riley, Ridler, Filer, Risler, Rimer, Riser, Miler, Rilea

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Where is the Riler family from?

You can see how Riler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Riler families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Riler's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Riler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riler 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 Riler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Riler. 100% of Riler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Riler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 906 census records available for the last name Riler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riler 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Riler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 203 military records available for the last name Riler. For the veterans among your Riler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Riler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Riler in 1967 was 86, and 75 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riler 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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