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Rilger Family History

Rilger 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: Ringer, Hilger, Dilger, Rieger, Gilger, Riger, Wilger, Bilger, Pilger

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Where is the Rilger family from?

You can see how Rilger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rilger family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Rilger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Rilger family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Rilger's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Rilger families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Rilger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rilger 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Rilger. 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 26 military records available for the last name Rilger. For the veterans among your Rilger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rilger lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rilger 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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