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Rillstone Family History

Rillstone 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: Rolston, Goldstone, Pistone, Williston, Ristine, Lidstone, Blystone

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Where is the Rillstone family from?

You can see how Rillstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rillstone family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rillstone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Rillstone families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Rillstone's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Rillstone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rillstone 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 Rillstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rillstone. 72% of Rillstone women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Servant
    29%

What Rillstone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 897 census records available for the last name Rillstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rillstone 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Rillstone. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 68 military records available for the last name Rillstone. For the veterans among your Rillstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rillstone lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Rillstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rillstone in 1964 was 83, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rillstone 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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