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Rhylander Family History

Rhylander 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: Rylander, Helander, Shelander, Nylander, Thelander, Lander, Bolander

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Where is the Rhylander family from?

You can see how Rhylander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhylander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rhylander family living in Florida. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rhylander's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Rhylander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhylander 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 71 census records available for the last name Rhylander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhylander 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rhylander. 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 12 military records available for the last name Rhylander. For the veterans among your Rhylander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhylander lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Rhylander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rhylander in 1980 was 59, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rhylander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhylander 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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