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Revoy Family History

Revoy 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: Devoy, Evoy, Rey, Leroy, Rego, Roy, Remy, Reddy, Levy, Mcevoy

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Where is the Revoy family from?

You can see how Revoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Revoy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Revoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Revoy families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Revoy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Revoy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Revoy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Revoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Revoy 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Revoy. 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 29 military records available for the last name Revoy. For the veterans among your Revoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Revoy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Revoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Revoy in 1965 was 81, and 88 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Revoy 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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