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Rilmister Family History

Rilmister 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: Lister, Billiter, Riester, Pallister, Register, Gilster, Rister

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Where is the Rilmister family from?

You can see how Rilmister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rilmister family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Rilmister family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rilmister's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rilmister families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Rilmister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rilmister 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rilmister. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rilmister. For the veterans among your Rilmister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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