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Rialey Family History

Rialey 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: Ridley, Riley, Risley, Ripley, Rigley, Raley, Paley, Pilley, Whaley

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Where is the Rialey family from?

You can see how Rialey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rialey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rialey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Rialey families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rialey's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Rialey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Rialey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rialey 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Rialey. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rialey. For the veterans among your Rialey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rialey lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rialey

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