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Reevs Family History

Reevs 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, Rees, Reeds, Reels, Reeks, Reis, Lees, Hees, Ries

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Where is the Reevs family from?

You can see how Reevs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reevs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reevs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Reevs family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reevs's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Reevs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reevs 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 Reevs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reevs. 100% of Reevs 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 Reevs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reevs 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Reevs. 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 265 military records available for the last name Reevs. For the veterans among your Reevs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reevs lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Reevs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Reevs in 1966 was 86, and 40 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reevs 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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