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Realey Family History

Realey Surname Meaning

see Reeley.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Realey family from?

You can see how Realey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Realey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Realey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Realey families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Realey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Realey families in 1891.
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What did your Realey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hairdresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Realey. 100% of Realey men worked as a Hairdresser and 100% of Realey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Hairdresser
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Realey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Realey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Realey 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Realey. 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 103 military records available for the last name Realey. For the veterans among your Realey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Realey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Realey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Realey in 1969 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Realey 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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