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Rilinger Family History

Rilinger 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: Ridinger, Risinger, Rininger, Slinger, Ringer, Reisinger, Salinger

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Where is the Rilinger family from?

You can see how Rilinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rilinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rilinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Rilinger families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Rilinger's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Rilinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rilinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rilinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rilinger. 75% of Rilinger men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Carpenter
    25%
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Census Records

There are 524 census records available for the last name Rilinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rilinger 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Rilinger. 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 32 military records available for the last name Rilinger. For the veterans among your Rilinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rilinger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Rilinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rilinger in 1968 was 64, and 55 in 2004.

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