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Rillahan Family History

Rillahan 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: Callahan, Prillaman, Hallahan, Willaman, Gallahan, Gillihan, Hollahan

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Where is the Rillahan family from?

You can see how Rillahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rillahan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rillahan family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Rillahan's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rillahan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rillahan 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 79 census records available for the last name Rillahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rillahan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rillahan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rillahan. For the veterans among your Rillahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rillahan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rillahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rillahan in 1966 was 67, and 91 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rillahan 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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