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Riely Family History

Riely Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Reilly.

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


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Where is the Riely family from?

You can see how Riely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riely family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Riely families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Riely's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Riely families in 1891.
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What did your Riely ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Riely. 60% of Riely men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Riely women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riely were Cowman and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Cowman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    14%

What Riely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Riely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riely 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Riely. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Riely. For the veterans among your Riely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riely lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Riely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Riely in 1962 was 72, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riely 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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