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Revish Family History

Revish 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: Redish, Revis, Reish, Reis, Regis, Remis, Levis, Reich, Reddish

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Where is the Revish family from?

You can see how Revish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Revish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Revish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Revish families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Revish's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Revish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Revish 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 Revish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Revish. 100% of Revish men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Revish women worked as a Cook.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Revish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Revish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Revish 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Revish. 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 56 military records available for the last name Revish. For the veterans among your Revish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Revish lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Revish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Revish in 1969 was 69, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Revish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Revish 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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