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Reivell Family History

Reivell 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: Revell, Wivell, Reddell, Reidel, Revel, Revill, Reimel, Levell

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Where is the Reivell family from?

You can see how Reivell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reivell family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Reivell family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reivell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Reivell families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Reivell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reivell 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Reivell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reivell. For the veterans among your Reivell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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