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Rhilander Family History

Rhilander 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: Helander, Shelander, Rylander, Thelander, Mailander, Lander, Bolander

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Where is the Rhilander family from?

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

There are 113 census records available for the last name Rhilander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhilander 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rhilander. 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 66 military records available for the last name Rhilander. For the veterans among your Rhilander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhilander lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1993, in the United States, Rhilander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rhilander in 1977 was 78, and 98 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhilander 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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