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Rilo Family History

Rilo 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: Milo, Riso, Rigo, Rio, Riolo, Rill, Filo, Rulo, Rizo, Rico

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Where is the Rilo family from?

You can see how Rilo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rilo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rilo family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rilo's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Rilo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rilo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Rilo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Rilo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rilo 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 842 immigration records available for the last name Rilo. 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 45 military records available for the last name Rilo. For the veterans among your Rilo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rilo lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Rilo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rilo in 1968 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rilo 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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