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Revill Family History

Revill Name Meaning

English: variant of Revell .

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


Similar surnames: Revell, Deville, Revel, Reville, Bevill, Levell, Reil, Neville

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Where is the Revill family from?

You can see how Revill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Revill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Revill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Revill families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Revill's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Revill families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Revill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Revill ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Revill. 100% of Revill men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Revill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Revill 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Revill. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Revill. For the veterans among your Revill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Revill lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Revill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Revill in 1945 was 24, and 78 in 2004.

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