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Rillema Family History

Rillema 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: Tillema, Villela, Rilea, Gillem, Villena, Tilleman, Villeda, Willems

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Where is the Rillema family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rillema 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 Rillema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rillema. 58% of Rillema men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    58%
  • Pattern Maker
    43%

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Rillema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rillema 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rillema. 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 18 military records available for the last name Rillema. For the veterans among your Rillema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rillema lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Rillema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rillema in 1968 was 80, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rillema 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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