Origins of the Reilley surname
About the Reilleys
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Interesting facts about Reilley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Reilley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.
Who were Reilleys most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Reilley first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Reilleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Reilleys in 1921
Mill Worker
7
General Servant Domestic
5
House Keeper
5
House Servant
5
Jute Spinner
5
Common male occupations for Reilleys in 1921
Coal Miner
20
General Labourer
18
Dock Labourer
16
Mariner
7
Clerk
5
