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Rilee Family History

Rilee 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: Riley, Rilea, Rylee, Riles, Miles, Lee, Giles, Pille, Ries, Rider

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Where is the Rilee family from?

You can see how Rilee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rilee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rilee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Rilee families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rilee's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rilee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rilee 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 Rilee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rilee. 67% of Rilee men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rilee women worked as an Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Rilee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 902 census records available for the last name Rilee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rilee 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Rilee. 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 177 military records available for the last name Rilee. For the veterans among your Rilee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rilee lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rilee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rilee in 1961 was 67, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rilee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rilee 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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