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Rillam Family History

Rillam 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: Killam, Gillam, Millam, Villa, Hallam, Villar, Millan, Islam, William

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Where is the Rillam family from?

You can see how Rillam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rillam family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Rillam family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Rillam's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Rillam families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rillam 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 62 census records available for the last name Rillam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rillam 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rillam. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rillam. For the veterans among your Rillam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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