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Rilea Family History

Rilea Surname Meaning

Altered form of Irish Riley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rilea family from?

You can see how Rilea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rilea family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rilea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Rilea family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rilea's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rilea families in 1911.
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What did your Rilea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sailing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rilea. 50% of Rilea men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rilea women worked as a Sailing.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Attendant
    12%
  • Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sailing
    100%

What Rilea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rilea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rilea 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Rilea. 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 233 military records available for the last name Rilea. For the veterans among your Rilea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rilea lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rilea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rilea in 1952 was 58, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rilea ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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