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Reive Family History

Reive Surname Meaning

see Reeve.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Reive family from?

You can see how Reive families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reive family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reive families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 4 Reive families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Reive's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Reive families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reive surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Reive ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reive. 50% of Reive 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
    50%
  • Shorthand Typist
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reive. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reive 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Reive. 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 161 military records available for the last name Reive. For the veterans among your Reive ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reive lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Reive life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Reive in 1970 was 82, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reive

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reive 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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