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Rillington Family History

Rillington 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: Billington, Millington, Allington, Wallington, Ellington, Pilkington

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Where is the Rillington family from?

You can see how Rillington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rillington family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Rillington families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rillington's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rillington families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Rillington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rillington 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rillington. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rillington. For the veterans among your Rillington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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