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Reavy Family History

Reavy Surname Meaning

from Mac Riabhaigh see Reavey.

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


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Where is the Reavy family from?

You can see how Reavy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reavy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Reavy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Reavy families living in Lancashire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Reavy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Reavy families in 1891.
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What did your Reavy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reavy. 100% of Reavy 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reavy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reavy 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 Reavy. 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 387 military records available for the last name Reavy. For the veterans among your Reavy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reavy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Reavy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Reavy in 1964 was 92, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reavy 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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