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Reevly Family History

Reevly 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: Reeve, Reel, Reeves, Reavey, Creevy, Reilly, Reedy, Reever, Remaly

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Where is the Reevly family from?

You can see how Reevly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reevly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reevly families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Reevly family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Reevly's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Reevly families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Reevly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reevly 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Reevly. 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 Reevly. For the veterans among your Reevly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reevly lifespan?

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