Origins of the Reily surname
About the Reilys
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Interesting facts about Reily
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Reilys most likely to marry?
O Reilys
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What are the most common Reily first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Reilys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Reilys in 1921
Mill Worker
12
House Servant
11
House Keeper
9
Dressmaker
8
Living On Own Means
7
Commmon male occupations for Reilys in 1921
General Labourer
23
Coal Miner
16
Dock Labourer
11
Tailor
10
Carpenter
7
