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Rilechester Family History

Rilechester 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: Rochester, Winchester, Richter, Chichester, Chester, Manchester

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Where is the Rilechester family from?

You can see how Rilechester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rilechester family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Rilechester families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there were 2 Rilechester families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rilechester's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rilechester families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Rilechester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rilechester 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 Rilechester. 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 Rilechester. For the veterans among your Rilechester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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