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Reavers Family History

Reavers 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: Deavers, Seavers, Beavers, Reaver, Reaves, Beaver, Revere, Rivers

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Where is the Reavers family from?

You can see how Reavers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reavers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reavers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Reavers families living in Arkansas. This was about 28% of all the recorded Reavers's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Reavers families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Reavers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reavers 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Reavers. 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 27 military records available for the last name Reavers. For the veterans among your Reavers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reavers lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1988, in the United States, Reavers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Reavers in 1955 was 57, and 60 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reavers 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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