Origins of the Rily surname

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    In 1921, most Rilys lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Rily

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    What are the most common Rily first names?

    John

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    Ann

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    Common jobs for Rilys

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    Commmon female occupations for Rilys in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    13

    Dressmaker

    7

    House Keeper

    7

    Weaver Cotton

    7

    General Servant

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Rilys in 1921

    Coal Miner

    15

    Butcher

    10

    Weaver Cotton

    9

    Yeoman

    8

    Cotton Weaver

    7

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