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Reeves Family History
Reeves Genealogy & Family TreeReeves is an English name from Suffolk, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Old English word Gerefa which means “representative” and referred to someone with the occupation of a bailiff or steward. One of the earliest known ancestors was John ate Revese in 1327. The family motto is Animum rege which means “Rule thy mind.”
Other spellings include “Reve,” “Reave,” and “Reaves.” Notable people with the surname include American actor Christopher Reeve (Superman, Remains of the Day, Somewhere in Time), American country singer Del Reeves, American basketball player Bryant Reeves (Vancouver Grizzlies), American actor George Reeves (Superman), and American actor Keanu Reeves (The Matrix, Speed, The Devil’s Advocate). The first Reeves to come to America was Jo Reeves in 1634.
Reeves Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Susanna Reeves -- --, 1732 December 0, 1792 Virginia
- Jency Reeves -- --, 1822 December 0, 1900 Indiana
- Amelia E Reeves -- --, 1879 November 26, 1880 New South Wales
- Marcus DeLafayette Reeves -- --, 1844 January 23, 1923 Kansas
- Genia Reeves -- --, 1648 December 0, 1720 Virginia
Reeves Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Charlotte Edna Reeves -- --, 1888 December 19, 1970
- Michael Reeves -- --, 1836 May 3, 1909
- William Reeves -- --, 1690 December 0, 1764
- Josias Reeves -- --, 1724 Maryland
- John Reeves -- --, 1750 December 0, 1808
