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Revlett Family History

Revlett 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: Reffett, Hewlett, Rivett, Pellett, Kellett, Revette, Rowlett, Ellett

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Where is the Revlett family from?

You can see how Revlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Revlett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Revlett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Revlett families living in Essex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Revlett's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Revlett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Revlett 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 Revlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Revlett. 60% of Revlett men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Miner
    40%

What Revlett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Revlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Revlett 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Revlett. 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 80 military records available for the last name Revlett. For the veterans among your Revlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Revlett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Revlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Revlett in 1964 was 74, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Revlett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Revlett 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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