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Revens Family History

Revens Surname Meaning

see Ravens.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Revens family from?

You can see how Revens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Revens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Revens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Revens families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Revens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Revens families in 1891.
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What did your Revens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Revens. 24% of Revens men worked as a Farm Labourer and 58% of Revens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Revens were Horseman On Farm and Land Worker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    24%
  • Heavy Worker
    16%
  • Stockman On Farm
    16%
  • Horseman On Farm
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    58%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Land Worker
    10%

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Census Records

There are 916 census records available for the last name Revens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Revens 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Revens. 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 113 military records available for the last name Revens. For the veterans among your Revens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Revens lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1995, in the United States, Revens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Revens in 1957 was 47, and 86 in 1995.

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