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Rilie Family History

Rilie 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: Ririe, Pille, Ridge, Rinne, Hille, Milne, Risi, Riley, Rule, Bilik

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Where is the Rilie family from?

You can see how Rilie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rilie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rilie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Rilie family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rilie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rilie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rilie 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 254 census records available for the last name Rilie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rilie 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 Rilie. 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 81 military records available for the last name Rilie. For the veterans among your Rilie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rilie lifespan?

Average Rilie life expectancy in 1963 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rilie 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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