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Revins Family History

Revins 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: Levins, Revis, Nevins, Reins, Devins, Evins, Bevins, Reis, Devine

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Where is the Revins family from?

You can see how Revins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Revins family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Revins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Revins families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Revins's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Revins families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Revins 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 Revins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Revins. 100% of Revins men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Revins women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Revins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Revins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Revins 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Revins. 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 27 military records available for the last name Revins. For the veterans among your Revins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Revins lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Revins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Revins in 1975 was 77, and 72 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Revins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Revins 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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