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Reavis Family History

Reavis Surname Meaning

English: variant of Reeves.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Reavis family from?

You can see how Reavis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reavis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reavis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Reavis families living in Durham. This was about 51% of all the recorded Reavis's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Reavis families in 1891.
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What did your Reavis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reavis. 100% of Reavis 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Reavis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reavis 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Reavis. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Reavis. For the veterans among your Reavis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reavis lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Reavis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Reavis in 1942 was 45, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reavis 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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