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Riland Family History

Riland 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: Ryland, Roland, Rieland, Ritland, Piland, Miland, Wiland, Eiland

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Where is the Riland family from?

You can see how Riland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Riland families living in Worcestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Riland's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Riland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Riland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Olive Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riland. 27% of Riland men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Riland women worked as an Olive Packer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Operator
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Olive Packer
    100%

What Riland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riland 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Riland. 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 240 military records available for the last name Riland. For the veterans among your Riland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riland lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2003, in the United States, Riland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Riland in 1941 was 39, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riland 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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