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Reilig Family History

Reilig 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: Reinig, Heilig, Reisig, Reiling, Reil, Selig, Leidig, Rettig, Reissig

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Where is the Reilig family from?

You can see how Reilig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reilig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reilig families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Reilig family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Reilig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Reilig families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Reilig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reilig 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Reilig. 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 11 military records available for the last name Reilig. For the veterans among your Reilig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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