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Riling Family History

Riling Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Reiling. Variant of Swiss German Rilich.

A nickname for a rich and generous person from Middle High German rīchelich.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Riling family from?

You can see how Riling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Riling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Riling family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Riling's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Riling families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riling 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 Riling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riling. 37% of Riling men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Riling women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riling were Dairy Helper and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Dairy Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Riling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riling 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Riling. 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 483 military records available for the last name Riling. For the veterans among your Riling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riling lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Riling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Riling in 1958 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riling 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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