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Reaveley Family History

Reaveley Surname Meaning

see Reveley.

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


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Where is the Reaveley family from?

You can see how Reaveley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reaveley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Reaveley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Reaveley families living in Northumberland. This was about 40% of all the recorded Reaveley's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Reaveley families in 1891.
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What did your Reaveley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electrician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reaveley. 100% of Reaveley men worked as an Electrician and 92% of Reaveley 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Electrician
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housewife
    8%

What Reaveley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reaveley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reaveley 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Reaveley. 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 119 military records available for the last name Reaveley. For the veterans among your Reaveley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reaveley lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Reaveley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Reaveley in 1961 was 50, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reaveley 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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