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Rilye Family History

Rilye 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: Rye, Pille, Lye, Ridge, Rinne, Hille, Milne, Riley, Rule, Rise

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Where is the Rilye family from?

You can see how Rilye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rilye family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Rilye family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rilye's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rilye families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rilye 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 25 census records available for the last name Rilye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rilye 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rilye. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rilye. For the veterans among your Rilye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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