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Rilian Family History

Rilian 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: Milian, Kilian, Lian, Millan, Milan, Timian, Julian, Vivian, Rolin

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Where is the Rilian family from?

You can see how Rilian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rilian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rilian family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rilian's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Rilian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rilian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rilian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rilian. 100% of Rilian women worked as a Secretary.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Rilian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rilian 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Rilian. 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 Rilian. For the veterans among your Rilian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rilian lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rilian 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rilian

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