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Reavett Family History

Reavett Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Leavitt, Reffett, Rivett, Gravett, Reavey, Cavett, Gavett, Revette

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Where is the Reavett family from?

You can see how Reavett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reavett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Reavett families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reavett's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Reavett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Reavett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reavett 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Reavett. 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 2 military records available for the last name Reavett. For the veterans among your Reavett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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