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Revels Family History

Revels Name Meaning

English (Cumberland and Yorkshire): variant of Revell with post-medieval excrescent -s. Scottish: habitational name from Raffles in Mouswald (Dumfriesshire) comprising Old Norse ref-hol ‘fox-hole’ in a Scots plural form.

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


Similar surnames: Revel, Bevels, Revelle, Bevel, Reeds, Revell, Nevels, Levell, Reveal

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Where is the Revels family from?

You can see how Revels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Revels family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Revels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Revels families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Revels's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Revels families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Revels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Revels ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Physician surgeon and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Revels. 100% of Revels men worked as a Physician surgeon and 100% of Revels women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Physician surgeon
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Revels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Revels 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Revels. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Revels. For the veterans among your Revels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Revels lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Revels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Revels in 1943 was 28, and 66 in 2004.

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