Origins of the Rilstone surname
About the Rilstones
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Interesting facts about Rilstone
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Rilstone surname. The oldest one dates back to 1559.
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Richard
John
Martha
Catherine
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Common jobs for Rilstones
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Rilstones in 1921
Dressmaker
4
Lead Dresser
3
Seamstress
3
Agricultural Labourer
2
Assisting In The Business
2
Common male occupations for Rilstones in 1921
Hair Dresser
5
Blacksmith
4
Brushmaker
3
Grocer
3
Carpenter
2
