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Revells Family History

Revells 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: Revell, Revello, Reveles, Revelle, Nevells, Revels, Revel, Rebello

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Where is the Revells family from?

You can see how Revells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Revells family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Revells families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Revells families living in Suffolk. This was about 69% of all the recorded Revells's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Revells families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Revells 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 Revells ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Revells. 44% of Revells men worked as a Laborer and 59% of Revells women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Revells were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    59%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Revells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Revells 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Revells. 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 147 military records available for the last name Revells. For the veterans among your Revells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Revells lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Revells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Revells in 1963 was 66, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Revells 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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