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Reiley Family History

Reiley Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Reilly. Altered form of German Reile or of Reihle a variant of Reil 2

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Reiley family from?

You can see how Reiley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reiley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reiley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Reiley families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Reiley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Reiley families in 1891.
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What did your Reiley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reiley. 100% of Reiley men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Reiley 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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Reiley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reiley 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Reiley. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Reiley. For the veterans among your Reiley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reiley lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Reiley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Reiley in 1949 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reiley 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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