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Rille Family History

Rille 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: Pille, Hille, Gille, Dille, Wille, Mille, Kille, Bille, Rill, Ille

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Where is the Rille family from?

You can see how Rille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rille family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rille families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Rille families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rille's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Rille families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rille surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rille ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rille. 100% of Rille 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Rille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rille 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Rille. 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 28 military records available for the last name Rille. For the veterans among your Rille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rille lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Rille life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rille in 1965 was 79, and 72 in 2002.

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