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Reves Family History

Reves Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Hungarian Révész an occupational name for a ferryman révész.

English: variant of Reeves.

English: variant of Revis.

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


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You can see how Reves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reves family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reves families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Reves families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Reves's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Reves families in 1911.
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What did your Reves ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Reves. 55% of Reves 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
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Labourer
    19%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Reves. 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 Reves. For the veterans among your Reves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reves lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Reves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Reves in 1952 was 54, and 67 in 2004.

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