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Rillings Family History

Rillings 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: Killings, Gillings, Rilling, Rollings, Billings, Billing, Hellings

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Where is the Rillings family from?

You can see how Rillings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rillings family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rillings families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rillings family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rillings's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Rillings families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Rillings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rillings 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Rillings. 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 61 military records available for the last name Rillings. For the veterans among your Rillings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rillings lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1984, in the United States, Rillings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rillings in 1978 was 80, and 82 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rillings 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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