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Rilling Family History

Rilling Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: patronymic from Rill.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rilling family from?

You can see how Rilling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rilling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rilling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Rilling families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Rilling's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rilling families in 1891.
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What did your Rilling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rilling. 100% of Rilling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rilling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rilling 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 764 immigration records available for the last name Rilling. 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 978 military records available for the last name Rilling. For the veterans among your Rilling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rilling lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Rilling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rilling in 1957 was 61, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rilling 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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