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Revit Family History

Revit 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: Levit, Revis, Reis, Regis, Levin, Nevin, Devin, Reil, Petit, Remis

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Where is the Revit family from?

You can see how Revit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Revit family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Revit families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Revit families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Revit's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Revit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Revit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Revit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Revit 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Revit. 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 Revit. For the veterans among your Revit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Revit lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2003, in the United States, Revit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Revit in 1940 was 39, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Revit 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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