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Reeven Family History

Reeven 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: Keeven, Reeve, Reeves, Reever, Leven, Raven, Reese, Steven, Breeden

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Where is the Reeven family from?

You can see how Reeven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reeven family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Reeven families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Reeven's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Reeven families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Reeven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reeven 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Reeven. 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 5 military records available for the last name Reeven. For the veterans among your Reeven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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