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Rill Family History

Rill Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of Rudilo which in turn is a short form of personal names formed with hruod for instance Rudolf.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rill family from?

You can see how Rill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Rill families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Rill's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rill families in 1891.
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What did your Rill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rill. 100% of Rill men worked as a Dock Labourer and 100% of Rill 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dock Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Rill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rill 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rill. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Rill. For the veterans among your Rill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rill lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rill in 1959 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rill 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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