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Crevis Family History

Crevis Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Chevis, Revis, Reis, Regis, Preis, Kreis, Remis, Levis, Travis

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Where is the Crevis family from?

You can see how Crevis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crevis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crevis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Crevis family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Crevis's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Crevis families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crevis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Crevis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Crevis. 100% of Crevis men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Crevis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crevis 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Crevis. 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 16 military records available for the last name Crevis. For the veterans among your Crevis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crevis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Crevis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Crevis in 1972 was 79, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crevis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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