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Reavley Family History

Reavley Surname Meaning

see Reveley.

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


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Where is the Reavley family from?

You can see how Reavley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reavley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reavley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 88 Reavley families living in Durham. This was about 42% of all the recorded Reavley's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Reavley families in 1891.
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What did your Reavley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reavley. 34% of Reavley men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Reavley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reavley were Farmer and Private Means.

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    23%
  • Heavy Machine Fitter
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reavley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reavley 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 524 immigration records available for the last name Reavley. 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 349 military records available for the last name Reavley. For the veterans among your Reavley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reavley lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Reavley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Reavley in 1960 was 29, and 79 in 2004.

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