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Reevay Family History

Reevay 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: Reeve, Reeves, Reavey, Creevy, Reedy, Reever, Levay, Revak, Redcay

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Where is the Reevay family from?

You can see how Reevay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reevay family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Reevay family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reevay's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Reevay families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Reevay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reevay 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Reevay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Reevay. For the veterans among your Reevay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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