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Rillia Family History

Rillia 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, William, Silvia, Millis, Rella, Cilia, Hillian, Killin, Lillis

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Where is the Rillia family from?

You can see how Rillia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rillia family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rillia families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Rillia family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Rillia's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Rillia families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rillia 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 37 census records available for the last name Rillia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rillia 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 Rillia. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rillia. For the veterans among your Rillia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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