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Rilley Family History

Rilley Surname Meaning

Irish: from Mac Raghailligh see Crilly.

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


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Where is the Rilley family from?

You can see how Rilley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rilley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rilley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 58 Rilley families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Rilley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rilley families in 1891.
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What did your Rilley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rilley. 100% of Rilley 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Rilley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rilley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rilley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rilley. For the veterans among your Rilley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rilley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rilley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rilley in 1963 was 80, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rilley 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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