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Reilinger Family History

Reilinger 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: Reisinger, Reidinger, Reininger, Remlinger, Meilinger, Redlinger

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Where is the Reilinger family from?

You can see how Reilinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reilinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Reilinger family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reilinger's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Reilinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reilinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Reilinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reilinger 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Reilinger. 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 43 military records available for the last name Reilinger. For the veterans among your Reilinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reilinger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1978, in the United States, Reilinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Reilinger in 1966 was 90, and 63 in 1978.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reilinger 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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