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Reven Family History

Reven 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: Leven, Raven, Regen, Revel, Greven, Even, Reves, Reen, Green, Neve

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Where is the Reven family from?

You can see how Reven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Reven families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Reven families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Reven's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reven families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reven 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 Reven ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reven 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Reven. 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 518 military records available for the last name Reven. For the veterans among your Reven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reven lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Reven in 1963 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reven

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reven 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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