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Reilson Family History

Reilson 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: Neilson, Elson, Nelson, Melson, Kelson, Reierson, Belson, Raison

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Where is the Reilson family from?

You can see how Reilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reilson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Reilson families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Reilson family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Reilson's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Reilson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reilson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Reilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reilson 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Reilson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Reilson. For the veterans among your Reilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reilson lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Reilson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Reilson in 1982 was 74, and 16 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reilson 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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