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Reighley Family History

Reighley 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: Keighley, Beighley, Reichley, Richley, Highley, Reichle, Keigley

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Where is the Reighley family from?

You can see how Reighley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reighley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reighley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 38 Reighley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Reighley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Reighley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reighley 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 Reighley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reighley. 100% of Reighley 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
    100%

What Reighley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reighley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reighley 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Reighley. 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 456 military records available for the last name Reighley. For the veterans among your Reighley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reighley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reighley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reighley in 1963 was 80, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reighley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reighley 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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