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Reve Family History

Reve 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: Neve, Eve, Rave, Ree, Revel, Rene, Reeve, Rege, Greve, Reves

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Where is the Reve family from?

You can see how Reve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reve family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Reve families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Reve families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reve's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Reve families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reve 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 Reve ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reve. 100% of Reve 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reve 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Reve. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reve. For the veterans among your Reve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reve lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Reve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Reve in 1969 was 49, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reve 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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