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Rildey Family History

Rildey 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: Riley, Wildey, Pilley, Rider, Ridley, Dilday, Cilley, Willey, Tilley

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Where is the Rildey family from?

You can see how Rildey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rildey family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 9 Rildey families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rildey's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Rildey families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Rildey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rildey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rildey. 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 Rildey. For the veterans among your Rildey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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