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Reavell Family History

Reavell Surname Meaning

see Revell.

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


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Where is the Reavell family from?

You can see how Reavell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reavell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Reavell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Reavell families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Reavell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reavell families in 1891.
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What did your Reavell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chartered Quantity Surveyor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reavell. 50% of Reavell men worked as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and 95% of Reavell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reavell were Bar Sellerman and Shop Assistant.

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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

  • Chartered Quantity Surveyor
    50%
  • Bar Sellerman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Shop Assistant
    6%

What Reavell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reavell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reavell 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Reavell. 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 136 military records available for the last name Reavell. For the veterans among your Reavell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reavell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Reavell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Reavell in 1967 was 84, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reavell 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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