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Reaves Name Meaning

English: variant of Reeves .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Reavis, Reves, Leavens, Leaver, Meares, Draves, Neave, Beaven, Reams

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Where is the Reaves family from?

You can see how Reaves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reaves family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reaves families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 25 Reaves families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Reaves's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Reaves families in 1911.
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What did your Reaves ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Reaves. 100% of Reaves men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 49,000 census records available for the last name Reaves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reaves 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Reaves. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12,000 military records available for the last name Reaves. For the veterans among your Reaves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reaves lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Reaves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Reaves in 1943 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

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