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Rilke Family History

Rilke 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: Hilke, Ripke, Rike, Ricke, Rieke, Wilke, Riske, Milke, Rinke, Silke

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Where is the Rilke family from?

You can see how Rilke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rilke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Rilke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Rilke families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rilke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rilke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rilke 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 130 census records available for the last name Rilke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rilke 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Rilke. 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 60 military records available for the last name Rilke. For the veterans among your Rilke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rilke lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Rilke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rilke in 1972 was 25, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rilke 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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