Origins of the Reive surname
About the Reives
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Interesting facts about Reive
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We have for the Reive surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Reive first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Reives
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Reives in 1921
House Keeper
4
Shepherd Daur
4
Shepherd Wife
4
Shepherd's Wife
4
Shepherds Wife
3
Common male occupations for Reives in 1921
Shepherd
27
Retired Shepherd
3
Agricultural Labourer
2
Carpenter
2
Labourer On Road
2
