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Rilett Family History

Rilett Surname Meaning

see Rowlett.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Rilett family from?

You can see how Rilett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rilett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rilett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Rilett families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rilett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rilett families in 1911.
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What did your Rilett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rilett. 100% of Rilett men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rilett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rilett 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Rilett. 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 113 military records available for the last name Rilett. For the veterans among your Rilett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rilett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Rilett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rilett in 1967 was 80, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rilett 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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