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Reverley Family History

Reverley 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: Everley, Beverley, Revere, Eversley, Verley, Reveles, Heverly

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Where is the Reverley family from?

You can see how Reverley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reverley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most Reverley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Reverley families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Reverley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Reverley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Reverley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reverley 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Reverley. 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 12 military records available for the last name Reverley. For the veterans among your Reverley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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