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Rilchie Family History

Rilchie 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: Richie, Ritchie, Riche, Fritchie, Ricchio, Michie, Vilchis, Rische

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Where is the Rilchie family from?

You can see how Rilchie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rilchie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rilchie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Rilchie families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rilchie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rilchie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rilchie 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 117 census records available for the last name Rilchie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rilchie 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Rilchie. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rilchie. For the veterans among your Rilchie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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