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Reveal Family History

Reveal Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Revell .

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


Similar surnames: Revel, Revelle, Redell, Keel, Levell, Reder, Reves, Revell, Rieves

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Where is the Reveal family from?

You can see how Reveal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reveal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Reveal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Reveal families living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reveal's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Reveal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reveal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reveal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reveal. 37% of Reveal men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Reveal women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reveal were Janitor and Housekeeper. .

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Brick Layer
    7%
  • Janitor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reveal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reveal 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Reveal. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reveal. For the veterans among your Reveal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reveal lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Reveal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Reveal in 1942 was 53, and 70 in 2004.

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