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Rilat Family History

Rilat Name 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: Pilat, Vilar, Vila, Vilas, Pilato, Milan, Milas, Ribar, Riley, Riba

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Where is the Rilat family from?

You can see how Rilat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rilat family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rilat families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Rilat family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rilat's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rilat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rilat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rilat ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rilat ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Rilat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rilat 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Rilat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Rilat. For the veterans among your Rilat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rilat lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Rilat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rilat in 1975 was 66, and 89 in 1994.

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