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Reeaves Family History

Reeaves 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: Reeves, Reaves, Reeve, Greaves, Neaves, Reavey, Rieves, Reves, Reever

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Where is the Reeaves family from?

You can see how Reeaves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reeaves family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reeaves families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Reeaves family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Reeaves's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Reeaves families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Reeaves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reeaves 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Reeaves. 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 8 military records available for the last name Reeaves. For the veterans among your Reeaves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reeaves lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Reeaves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Reeaves in 1972 was 65, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reeaves 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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