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Rilla Family History

Rilla 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: Villa, Rella, Lilla, Rolla, Rilea, Pilla, Silla, Rill, Milla, Hilla

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Where is the Rilla family from?

You can see how Rilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rilla family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rilla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Rilla families living in Carmarthenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rilla's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire had the highest population of Rilla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rilla 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 Rilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rilla. 100% of Rilla men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rilla women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Rilla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Rilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rilla 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Rilla. 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 41 military records available for the last name Rilla. For the veterans among your Rilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rilla lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rilla in 1956 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rilla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rilla 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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