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Reillie Family History

Reillie 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: Smillie, Reilly, Reville, Billie, Willie, Dillie, Rollie, Baillie

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Where is the Reillie family from?

You can see how Reillie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reillie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Reillie families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 11 Reillie families living in Ayrshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Reillie's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Reillie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reillie 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 114 census records available for the last name Reillie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reillie 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Reillie. 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 5 military records available for the last name Reillie. For the veterans among your Reillie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reillie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reillie 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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