Origins of the Reiley surname
About the Reileys
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Interesting facts about Reiley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Reileys most likely to marry?
O Reileys
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What are the most common Reiley first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Reileys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Reileys in 1921
Dressmaker
10
Mill Worker
7
Laundress
5
Servant
5
Charwoman
4
Commmon male occupations for Reileys in 1921
General Labourer
14
Tailor
9
Mariner
8
Dock Labourer
7
Iron Ore Miner
6
