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Revelle Family History

Revelle Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Revell. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Revelle family from?

You can see how Revelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Revelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Revelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Revelle families living in Kent. This was about 37% of all the recorded Revelle's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Revelle families in 1891.
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What did your Revelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Revelle. 100% of Revelle 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Revelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Revelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Revelle 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 659 immigration records available for the last name Revelle. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Revelle. For the veterans among your Revelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Revelle lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Revelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Revelle in 1955 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Revelle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Revelle 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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