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Reilay Family History

Reilay 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: Reilly, Reiley, Reily, Reil, Riley, Rella, Reina, Delay, Reitan

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Where is the Reilay family from?

You can see how Reilay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reilay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reilay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 4 Reilay families living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reilay's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Reilay families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reilay 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 283 census records available for the last name Reilay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reilay 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Reilay. 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 82 military records available for the last name Reilay. For the veterans among your Reilay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reilay lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Reilay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Reilay in 1967 was 70, and 92 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reilay 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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