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Reely Family History

Reely Surname Meaning

see Reeley.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Reely family from?

You can see how Reely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reely family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reely families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Reely families living in Ontario. This was about 76% of all the recorded Reely's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Reely families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Reely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reely. 31% of Reely men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Reely women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reely were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Housewife
    12%

What Reely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Reely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reely 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 651 immigration records available for the last name Reely. 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 525 military records available for the last name Reely. For the veterans among your Reely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reely lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Reely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Reely in 1961 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reely

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reely 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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