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Reeley Family History

Reeley Surname Meaning

unexplained.

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


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Where is the Reeley family from?

You can see how Reeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reeley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reeley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Reeley families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Reeley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reeley families in 1891.
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What did your Reeley ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Motor Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%

What Reeley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Reeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reeley 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 506 immigration records available for the last name Reeley. 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 245 military records available for the last name Reeley. For the veterans among your Reeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reeley lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Reeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Reeley in 1972 was 75, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reeley 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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