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Rillo Family History

Rillo Surname Meaning

Italian: possibly from a variant of the masculine form of Rella or from a short form of the personal names Ferillo or Perillo.

Spanish: habitational name from a place called Rillo in Teruel province.

This surname is most common in the Philippines.

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


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Where is the Rillo family from?

You can see how Rillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rillo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rillo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Rillo families living in Staffordshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rillo's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Rillo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rillo 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 Rillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardener was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rillo. 50% of Rillo men worked as a Gardener.

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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

  • Gardener
    50%
  • Butcher
    50%

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Census Records

There are 854 census records available for the last name Rillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rillo 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 424 immigration records available for the last name Rillo. 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 134 military records available for the last name Rillo. For the veterans among your Rillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rillo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rillo in 1964 was 72, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rillo 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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