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Rilby Family History

Rilby 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: Wilby, Kilby, Riley, Risby, Milby, Filby, Bilby, Rigby, Hilby, Lilly

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Where is the Rilby family from?

You can see how Rilby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rilby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rilby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Rilby families living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rilby's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Rilby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rilby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rilby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rilby. 60% of Rilby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    40%

What Rilby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Rilby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rilby 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Rilby. 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 21 military records available for the last name Rilby. For the veterans among your Rilby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rilby lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rilby

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