This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Reevell family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Reevell Family History

Reevell Surname Meaning

see Revell.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Reevell family from?

You can see how Reevell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reevell family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Reevell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Reevell families living in Durham. This was about 95% of all the recorded Reevell's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Reevell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reevell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Reevell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reevell. 91% of Reevell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Reevell | Data not to scale

*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
    91%
  • Hotel Housekeeper
    10%

What Reevell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Reevell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reevell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Reevell

Passenger Lists

There are 71 immigration records available for the last name Reevell. 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.

View all Reevell immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Reevell. For the veterans among your Reevell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Reevell military records

You've only scratched the surface of Reevell family history

Discover More

What is the average Reevell lifespan?

Average Reevell life expectancy in 2003 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reevell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reevell 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Reevell family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial