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Riletz Family History

Riletz 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: Rietz, Riley, Biltz, Lietz, Rivett, Reetz, Letz, Wiltz, Ritz, Diltz

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Where is the Riletz family from?

You can see how Riletz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riletz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Riletz family living in Oklahoma. This was about 50% of all the recorded Riletz's in USA. Oklahoma and 1 other state had the highest population of Riletz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riletz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Riletz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Riletz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riletz 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 Riletz. 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 2 military records available for the last name Riletz. For the veterans among your Riletz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riletz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1979, in the United States, Riletz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Riletz in 1965 was 72, and 89 in 1979.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riletz 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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