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Rilsey Family History

Rilsey 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: Riley, Wilsey, Pilley, Ridley, Cilley, Willey, Ramsey, Tilley, Iley

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Where is the Rilsey family from?

You can see how Rilsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rilsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rilsey families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Rilsey families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rilsey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rilsey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Rilsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rilsey 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Rilsey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rilsey. For the veterans among your Rilsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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