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The links below give information on how widespread the Reilly surname is. One of the main points of origin of the surname is Ireland. The history of the surname goes back to the Kingdom of Breifne (in and around modern county Cavan). Several ancient pedigrees exist for this surname, the oldest going back to before the time of surnames in Ireland (>1000 years ago).
Surname Distribution
Surname Dictionaries
Ancient / Traditional Pedigrees
A Brief History ... http://web.archive.org/web/20020208182047/http://www.cavannet.ie/history/families/oreilly.htm
Publications & Family Histories ... https://www.johngrenham.com/surnamescode/familyhistories.php?surname=reilly&search_type=full
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Surname Distribution
- in Ireland ... https://www.johngrenham.com/findasurname.php?surname=reilly
- worldwide ... https://forebears.io/surnames/reilly
Surname Dictionaries
- https://www.libraryireland.com/names/or/o-raghailligh.php
- https://www.johngrenham.com/surnamescode/surnamehistory.php?surname=reilly&search_type=full
Ancient / Traditional Pedigrees
- https://www.libraryireland.com/Pedigrees1/o-reilly-1-heremon.php
- https://www.libraryireland.com/Pedigrees1/o-reilly-2-heremon.php
- https://www.libraryireland.com/Pedigrees1/o-reilly-3-heremon.php
A Brief History ... http://web.archive.org/web/20020208182047/http://www.cavannet.ie/history/families/oreilly.htm
Publications & Family Histories ... https://www.johngrenham.com/surnamescode/familyhistories.php?surname=reilly&search_type=full
If you have interest in the project, but don't wish to actively participate, donations are most welcome. If you wish to make a monetary donation, please go here, the directions are easy to follow but if you have any questions please contact the project administrators.