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Rielinger Family History

Rielinger 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: Riedinger, Riedlinger, Kitelinger, Dillinger, Fillinger, Ridinger

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Where is the Rielinger family from?

You can see how Rielinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rielinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rielinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rielinger families living in Kansas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rielinger's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Rielinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Rielinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rielinger 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rielinger. 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 26 military records available for the last name Rielinger. For the veterans among your Rielinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rielinger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Rielinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rielinger in 1966 was 64, and 89 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rielinger 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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