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Rearley Family History

Rearley 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: Cearley, Earley, Kearley, Brearley, Barley, Early, Varley, Harley

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Where is the Rearley family from?

You can see how Rearley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rearley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rearley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Rearley families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rearley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rearley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rearley 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 Rearley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rearley. 80% of Rearley 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Household Duties
    20%

What Rearley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Rearley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rearley 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Rearley. 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 41 military records available for the last name Rearley. For the veterans among your Rearley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rearley lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Rearley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rearley in 1959 was 59, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rearley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rearley 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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