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Reverly Family History

Reverly 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: Heverly, Beverly, Everly, Revere, Overly, Cleverly, Everley, Revel

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Where is the Reverly family from?

You can see how Reverly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reverly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reverly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Reverly family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reverly's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Reverly families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Reverly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reverly 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Reverly. 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 58 military records available for the last name Reverly. For the veterans among your Reverly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reverly lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1985, in the United States, Reverly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Reverly in 1972 was 91, and 85 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reverly 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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