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Rlythe Family History

Rlythe 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: Blythe, Flythe, Smythe, Rathe, Rothe, Wythe, Lytle, Ryther, Flyte

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Where is the Rlythe family from?

You can see how Rlythe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rlythe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rlythe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Rlythe family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rlythe's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Rlythe families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rlythe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Rlythe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rlythe 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rlythe. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rlythe. For the veterans among your Rlythe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rlythe lifespan?

Average Rlythe life expectancy in 1982 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rlythe 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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