Origins of the Railley surname
About the Railleys
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Interesting facts about Railley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Railley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1922.
Who were Railleys most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Railley first names?
Norman
William
Mary
Annie
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Common jobs for Railleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Railleys in 1921
Milliner
4
Pauper
2
Power Loom Weaver
2
Sewer
2
Agent Wife
1
Common male occupations for Railleys in 1921
Coal Miner
12
Foundry Labourer
3
Tailor
3
Iron Turner
2
Joiner
2
