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Railley Family History

Railley 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: Railey, Reilley, Halley, Bailey, Galley, Pilley, Ridley, Faille

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Where is the Railley family from?

You can see how Railley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Railley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Railley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Railley families living in Lancashire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Railley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Railley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Railley 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 Railley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, N Y A was the top reported job for people in the USA named Railley. 100% of Railley women worked as a N Y A.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • N Y A
    100%

What Railley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 562 census records available for the last name Railley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Railley 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Railley. 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 43 military records available for the last name Railley. For the veterans among your Railley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Railley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Railley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Railley in 1968 was 78, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Railley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Railley 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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