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Revak Family History

Revak Name Meaning

Slovak (Revák): nickname from a derivative of revať ‘to shout cry out’.

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


Similar surnames: Repa, Sivak, Raak, Fedak, Rezek, Regal, Rak, Pelak, Levan, Rusak

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Where is the Revak family from?

You can see how Revak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Revak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Revak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Revak families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Revak's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Revak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Revak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Revak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Revak. 48% of Revak men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Revak women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Revak were New Worker and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Farm Hand
    12%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Buetician
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Revak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Revak 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Revak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 495 military records available for the last name Revak. For the veterans among your Revak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Revak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Revak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Revak in 1963 was 76, and 93 in 2004.

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