This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Revier family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Revier Family History

Revier Surname Meaning

Dutch: topographic name for someone who lived by a river from a variant of rivier. Altered form of French Lariviere.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Revier family from?

You can see how Revier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Revier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Revier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Revier families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Revier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Revier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Revier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Revier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Revier. 24% of Revier men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Revier women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Revier were Labor and Stenographer.

View Census Data for Revier | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    31%
  • Maid
    31%
  • Housework
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%

What Revier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Revier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Revier census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Revier

Passenger Lists

There are 267 immigration records available for the last name Revier. 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.

View all Revier immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Revier. For the veterans among your Revier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Revier military records

You've only scratched the surface of Revier family history

Discover More

What is the average Revier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Revier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Revier in 1963 was 74, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Revier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Revier 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Revier family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial