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Revans Family History

Revans Surname Meaning

see Ravens.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Revans family from?

You can see how Revans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Revans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Revans families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Revans families living in Hampshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Revans's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Revans families in 1891.
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What did your Revans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Revans. 78% of Revans 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Mattress Stuffer
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%
  • House Duties (unpaid)
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Revans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Revans 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Revans. 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 172 military records available for the last name Revans. For the veterans among your Revans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Revans lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Revans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Revans in 1965 was 64, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Revans 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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