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Rilli Family History

Rilli 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: Grilli, Rulli, Rolli, Rill, Willi, Gill, Brill, Grill, Mill, Hill

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Where is the Rilli family from?

You can see how Rilli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rilli family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rilli families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Rilli families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rilli's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rilli families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rilli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rilli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mason was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rilli. 100% of Rilli men worked as a Mason.

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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

  • Mason
    100%

What Rilli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Rilli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rilli 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Rilli. 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 34 military records available for the last name Rilli. For the veterans among your Rilli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rilli lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rilli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rilli in 1966 was 79, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rilli 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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