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Reavely Family History

Reavely Surname Meaning

see Reveley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Reavely family from?

You can see how Reavely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reavely family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reavely families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Reavely families living in Durham. This was about 35% of all the recorded Reavely's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Reavely families in 1891.
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What did your Reavely ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Or Ship Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reavely. 100% of Reavely men worked as a House Or Ship Joiner and 100% of Reavely women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • House Or Ship Joiner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Reavely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reavely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reavely census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 226 immigration records available for the last name Reavely. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 265 military records available for the last name Reavely. For the veterans among your Reavely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reavely lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Reavely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Reavely in 1963 was 84, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reavely ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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