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Rilsley Family History

Rilsley 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: Ilsley, Risley, Pilley, Nissley, Ridley, Cilley, Willey, Insley

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Where is the Rilsley family from?

You can see how Rilsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rilsley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Rilsley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rilsley families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rilsley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rilsley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rilsley 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 12 census records available for the last name Rilsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rilsley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rilsley. 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 Rilsley. For the veterans among your Rilsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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