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Reilley Family History

Reilley Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Reilly.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Reilley family from?

You can see how Reilley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reilley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reilley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 101 Reilley families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Reilley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Reilley families in 1891.
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What did your Reilley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reilley. 100% of Reilley men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Reilley 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Reilley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reilley 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Reilley. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Reilley. For the veterans among your Reilley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reilley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Reilley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Reilley in 1957 was 72, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reilley 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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