Origins of the Riles surname
About the Rileses
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Interesting facts about Riles
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Riles surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
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James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Rileses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Rileses in 1921
Dressmaker
7
Cotton Piecer
3
Cotton Winder
3
Fustian Cutter
3
Servant
3
Common male occupations for Rileses in 1921
Boiler Maker
5
Farm Hands
4
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
4
Shoe Maker
4
Agricultural Labourer
3
