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Revis Family History

Revis Name Meaning

English:: habitational name for someone from Rievaulx (North Yorkshire) traditionally pronounced Rivers. The placename derives from the river name Rye (of uncertain etymology) + Old French vals ‘vale wide valley’. variant of Reeves .

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


Similar surnames: Regis, Reis, Levis, Bevis, Dreis, Remes, Eis, Reid, Reves, Reil

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Where is the Revis family from?

You can see how Revis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Revis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Revis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 71 Revis families living in Yorkshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Revis's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Revis families in 1891.
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What did your Revis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Revis. 24% of Revis men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Revis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Revis were Joiner (heavy Worker) and Shorthandtypist. .

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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

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Licensed Victualler
    16%
  • Carpenter joiner
    16%
  • Joiner (heavy Worker)
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Household Duties
    6%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Shorthandtypist
    4%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Revis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Revis 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 852 immigration records available for the last name Revis. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Revis. For the veterans among your Revis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Revis lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Revis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Revis in 1950 was 22, and 71 in 2004.

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