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Revilla Family History

Revilla Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of numerous places mainly in Castile named Revilla from Old Spanish revilla ‘dependent settlement’.

A derivative of villa (see Villa).

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


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Where is the Revilla family from?

You can see how Revilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Revilla family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Revilla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Revilla families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Revilla's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Revilla families in 1891.
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What did your Revilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Revilla. 48% of Revilla men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    48%
  • Train Pointer
    15%
  • Chef Helper
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

What Revilla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Revilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Revilla 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Revilla. 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 129 military records available for the last name Revilla. For the veterans among your Revilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Revilla lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Revilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Revilla in 1964 was 72, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Revilla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Revilla 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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