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Rilver Family History

Rilver 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: Silver, River, Miller, Risher, Rover, Pulver, Rivers, Culver, Rider

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Where is the Rilver family from?

You can see how Rilver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rilver family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rilver families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Rilver family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Rilver's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Rilver families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Rilver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rilver 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rilver. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rilver. For the veterans among your Rilver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rilver lifespan?

Average Rilver life expectancy in 1995 was 7 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rilver 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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