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Revy Family History

Revy 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: Rey, Remy, Levy, Reny, Sevy, Reay, Reis, Ray, Real, Neve

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Where is the Revy family from?

You can see how Revy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Revy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Revy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 10 Revy families living in Argyll. This was about 63% of all the recorded Revy's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Revy families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Revy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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  • 1901
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What did your Revy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Waiter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Revy. 100% of Revy men worked as a Waiter and 60% of Revy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Waiter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

What Revy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 887 census records available for the last name Revy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Revy 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Revy. 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 85 military records available for the last name Revy. For the veterans among your Revy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Revy lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Revy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Revy in 1974 was 72, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Revy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Revy 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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