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Rehley Family History

Rehley 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: Remley, Reiley, Henley, Mehle, Medley, Seeley, Berley, Ridley, Begley

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Where is the Rehley family from?

You can see how Rehley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rehley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rehley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Rehley family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rehley's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rehley families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rehley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Rehley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rehley 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 immigration records available for the last name Rehley. 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 12 military records available for the last name Rehley. For the veterans among your Rehley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rehley lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1986, in the United States, Rehley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rehley in 1981 was 93, and 79 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rehley 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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