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Reavis Name Meaning

English: variant of Reeves .

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


Similar surnames: Reaves, Travis, Chavis, Servis, Beavin, Leavins, Dravis, Nevis

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Where is the Reavis family from?

You can see how Reavis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reavis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reavis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Reavis families living in Missouri. This was about 30% of all the recorded Reavis's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Reavis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reavis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reavis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reavis. 24% of Reavis men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Reavis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reavis were Truck Driver and Seamstress. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Stenographer
    7%
  • Seamstress
    5%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Reavis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Reavis. For the veterans among your Reavis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reavis lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Reavis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Reavis in 1942 was 45, and 68 in 2004.

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