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Rielly Family History

Rielly Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Riley. Irish: variant of Reilly; see O'Reilly.

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


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Where is the Rielly family from?

You can see how Rielly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rielly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rielly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 82 Rielly families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Rielly's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rielly families in 1891.
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What did your Rielly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer General and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rielly. 34% of Rielly men worked as a Labourer General and 89% of Rielly women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rielly were Tinsmith and Housewife.

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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

  • Labourer General
    34%
  • Painter
    34%
  • Tinsmith
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Rielly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rielly 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Rielly. 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 Rielly. For the veterans among your Rielly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rielly lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rielly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rielly in 1955 was 27, and 72 in 2004.

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