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Rihelin Family History

Rihelin 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: Ribelin, Helin, Rhein, Rivlin, Schelin, Mihelic, Thelin, Michelin

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Where is the Rihelin family from?

You can see how Rihelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rihelin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rihelin families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Rihelin's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Rihelin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Rihelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rihelin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rihelin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Rihelin. For the veterans among your Rihelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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