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George * Riley (Ryley), 1777 - 1863
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George Washington Riley, 1843 - 1920
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George Washington Riley, 1855 - 1946
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George WIlliam Riley, 1872 - 1936
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George Dumah Riley, 1874 - 1935
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George Abel Riley, 1880 - 1965
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George Healey RILEY, 1832 - 1880
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George Healey RILEY, 1832 - 1876
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George Washington Riley, 1843 - 1920
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George Albert Lees Riley, 1861 - 1938
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George Washington Riley, 1832 - 1915
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George * Riley, 1777 - 1863
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George Arthur Riley, 1921 - 2006
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George Henry Singleton Riley, Snr, 1865 - 1946
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George Healey Riley, Circa 1832 - 1876
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George Paul Riley, 1914 - 1944
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George P. Riley, 1874 - 1940
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George W. Riley, 1915 - 1978
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George B. Riley, 1872 - 1948
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George Thomas Riley, Circa 1879 - 1946
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George Thomas Riley, Circa 1879 - 1946
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George Riley, Circa 1867 - 1937
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George Douglas Riley, Circa 1851 - 1916
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George Riley in Audubon County journal - June 29 1916
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George Riley in The Boston Globe - Sep 27 1948
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George Riley in Ludington Daily News - June 17 1952
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George Riley in Lawrence Weekly World - Oct 26 1905
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George Riley, 1847 - 1929
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
George Washington Riley, 1871 - 1915
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
George Riley, 1905 - 1942
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
George W. Riley, 1856 - 1924
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
George Riley, 1879 - 1934
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
George Riley, 1906 - 1918
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
George P. Riley, 1894 - 1969
West Virginia, Deaths
George Washington Riley, 1918 - 1965
West Virginia, Deaths
George McCleland Riley, 1861 - 1937
West Virginia, Deaths
George W Riley, 1877 - 1957
West Virginia, Deaths
George Riley, 1878 - 1944
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
George Emmott Riley, 1899 - 1937
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
George William Riley, Circa 1866 - 1926
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
George Stephen Riley, Circa 1885 - 1896
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
George Riley, 1847 - 1929
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
George Thomas Riley, 1889 - 1970
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
George Washington Riley, 1871 - 1915
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
George Riley, 1889 - 1965
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
George Benjamin Riley, 1863 - 1939
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
George Riley, 1889 - 1943
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
George W. Riley, 1888 - 1940
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
George Francis Riley, 1857 - 1935
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
George (Bertha) Riley, 1878 - 1934
Michigan Deaths
George Riley, 1875 - 1947
Michigan Deaths
George Riley, 1904 - 1932
Michigan Deaths
George W. Riley, 1842 - 1923
Michigan Deaths
George L. Riley, 1851 - 1923
Maryland Deaths
George Lawrence Riley, 1880 - 1930
Maryland Deaths
George Melvin Riley, 1926 - 2011
Maryland Deaths
George W. Riley, 1857 - 1933
Maryland Deaths
George H. Riley, 1909 - 1968
Arizona Death Certificates
George Washington Riley, 1895 - 1967
Arizona Death Certificates
George Cornelius (Neil G.) Riley, 1897 - 1952
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George W. Riley, 1894 - 1941
Arizona Death Certificates
George Riley, Circa 1847 - 1929
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George Riley, Circa 1871 - 1901
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George Riley, Circa 1848 - Circa 1929
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George W. T. Riley, died 1855
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George D. Riley, 1861 - 1917
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
George W. Riley, 1836 - 1917
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
George Riley, Circa 1913 - 1913
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
George Riley, Circa 1892 - 1927
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- Geordie Rylee
- Georgie Ryley
- Jorge Rylee
- Arabic: جورج رايلي (Jūrj Rāylī)
- Japanese: ジョージ・ライリー (Jōji Rairī)
- Russian: Георгий Райли (Georgiy Rayli)
- Spanish: Jorge Riley


- United Kingdom 52%
- USA 36%
- Australia 6%
- Canada 4%
- Ireland 1%
- Other 1%
The first name George has its origins in the Greek name Georgios, which is derived from the word "georgos," meaning "farmer" or "earthworker." This name first appeared in ancient Greece and was popularized by Saint George, a Christian martyr and the patron saint of England, who is often depicted as a dragon-slayer. The name embodies qualities of hard work and diligence, reflecting the agrarian roots of its meaning. Variations of the name can be found across different cultures, including Jorge in Spanish, Giorgio in Italian, and Georges in French, each with its own unique pronunciation and spelling. The name has remained popular throughout history, often associated with nobility and leadership, as seen in numerous kings and notable figures, further solidifying its esteemed status in various societies.
The last name Riley has its origins in both Irish and English cultures, with the Irish variant deriving from the Gaelic surname "Ó Raghallaigh," meaning "descendant of Raghallach," which is believed to mean "valiant" or "courageous." This surname is primarily associated with the province of Ulster in Ireland, where it has historical roots dating back to the medieval period. In England, the name may also stem from a place name, such as Riley in Lancashire, which is derived from Old English elements meaning "rye clearing." The name Riley has been linked to various occupations, particularly in the context of land ownership and agriculture, reflecting the characteristics of those who initially bore it. Variations of the surname include O'Reilly, Ryley, and Reilly, with differences in spelling and pronunciation influenced by regional dialects and linguistic evolution across countries. The name has maintained its popularity and is widely recognized in English-speaking countries today.
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