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Henry Railey

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Personal Details

Given Name
Henry
Surname
Railey
Occupation
Captain

The Name Henry

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Estate ruler or one who rules the household.
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The Railey Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
A person who lived near a rail or fence, or worked with rails.
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Source

Library of Congress

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