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Raley Family History

Raley Name Meaning

English: variant of Raleigh .

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


Similar surnames: Rawley, Galey, Aley, Rabey, Riley, Baley, Ryley, Roley, Graley, Kaley

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Where is the Raley family from?

You can see how Raley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 50 Raley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Raley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Raley families in 1891.
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What did your Raley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Raley. 100% of Raley men worked as a Bricklayer and 90% of Raley 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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Retired
    6%
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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Raley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raley 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 Raley. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Raley. For the veterans among your Raley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raley lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Raley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Raley in 1944 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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