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Rahilly Family History

Rahilly Surname Meaning

Irish (Kerry and Cork): perhaps from Ó Raghailligh (see Reilly) but more likely from the surname Ó Raithile ‘descendant of Raithile’ a personal name of unexplained etymology.

This surname is common in Munster where it is also Anglicized as O'Rahilly.

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


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Where is the Rahilly family from?

You can see how Rahilly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahilly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rahilly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Rahilly families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rahilly's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rahilly families in 1891.
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What did your Rahilly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rahilly. 100% of Rahilly women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rahilly. 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 693 military records available for the last name Rahilly. For the veterans among your Rahilly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahilly lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rahilly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rahilly in 1953 was 40, and 85 in 2004.

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