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Reavie Family History

Reavie Surname Meaning

from Mac Riabhaich see Reavey.

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


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Where is the Reavie family from?

You can see how Reavie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reavie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Reavie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Reavie family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Reavie's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Reavie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reavie 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 Reavie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Reavie. 55% of Reavie men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Reavie women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Journalier
    28%
  • Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    100%

What Reavie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Reavie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reavie 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Reavie. 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 40 military records available for the last name Reavie. For the veterans among your Reavie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reavie lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Reavie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Reavie in 1975 was 70, and 94 in 2002.

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