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Rilander Family History

Rilander 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: Rylander, Lander, Bolander, Melander, Helander, Kolander, Glander

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Where is the Rilander family from?

You can see how Rilander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rilander family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rilander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Rilander families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rilander's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rilander families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rilander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Rilander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rilander 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Rilander. 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 14 military records available for the last name Rilander. For the veterans among your Rilander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rilander lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Rilander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rilander in 1967 was 68, and 98 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rilander 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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