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Rilah Family History

Rilah 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: Rich, Vilar, Vila, Vilas, Pilat, Pilch, Zilch, Milan, Milas, Ribar

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Where is the Rilah family from?

You can see how Rilah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rilah family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Rilah families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Rilah families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rilah's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rilah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rilah 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 69 census records available for the last name Rilah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rilah 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rilah. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rilah. For the veterans among your Rilah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rilah lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rilah 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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