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Reilley Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Reilly .

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


Similar surnames: Reiley, Riley, Reily, Reilly, Hilley, Crilley, Kelley, Melley, Tilley

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Where is the Reilley family from?

You can see how Reilley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reilley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reilley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 29 Reilley families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Reilley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Reilley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reilley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reilley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Reilley. 20% of Reilley men worked as a Labourer and 50% of Reilley women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reilley were Farmer and Servant. .

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Servant
    50%
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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Reilley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reilley 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Reilley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Reilley. For the veterans among your Reilley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reilley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Reilley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Reilley in 1957 was 72, and 72 in 2004.

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