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Riloff Family History

Riloff 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: Roloff, Orloff, Egloff, Rosoff, Iliff, Beloff, Riff, Rogoff, Ortloff

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Where is the Riloff family from?

You can see how Riloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riloff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Riloff families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Riloff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Riloff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riloff 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 38 census records available for the last name Riloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riloff 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Riloff. 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 12 military records available for the last name Riloff. For the veterans among your Riloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riloff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Riloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Riloff in 1963 was 73, and 89 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riloff 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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