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Riwlan Family History

Riwlan 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: Rowland, Millan, Milan, Rivlin, Rieland, Rowan, Ritland, Bowlan

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Where is the Riwlan family from?

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

There are 2 census records available for the last name Riwlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riwlan 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 Riwlan. 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 Riwlan. For the veterans among your Riwlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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