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Revane Family History

Revane 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: Devane, Revere, Devine, Devaney, Levant, Levene, Repine, Keane, Devan

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Where is the Revane family from?

You can see how Revane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Revane family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Revane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Revane families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Revane's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Revane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Revane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Revane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Revane. 60% of Revane men worked as a Farm Operator.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    60%
  • Swamper
    40%

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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Revane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Revane 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Revane. 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 237 military records available for the last name Revane. For the veterans among your Revane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Revane lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Revane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Revane in 1964 was 61, and 77 in 2003.

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