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Rillson Family History

Rillson 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: Jillson, Hillson, Tillson, Willson, Gillson, Millson, Dillon, Rickson

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Where is the Rillson family from?

You can see how Rillson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rillson family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Rillson family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Rillson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Rillson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Rillson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rillson 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Rillson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rillson. For the veterans among your Rillson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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