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Riestley Family History

Riestley 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: Priestley, Riester, Diestler, Risley, Priestly, Westley, Nissley

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Where is the Riestley family from?

You can see how Riestley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riestley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Riestley families living in Leicestershire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Riestley's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Riestley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Riestley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riestley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Riestley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Riestley. For the veterans among your Riestley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riestley

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