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Revan Family History

Revan Surname Meaning

see Raven.

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


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Where is the Revan family from?

You can see how Revan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Revan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Revan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Revan families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Revan's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Revan families in 1911.
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What did your Revan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Revan. 43% of Revan men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Weaver
    29%
  • Grocery Clerk
    29%

What Revan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Revan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Revan 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Revan. 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 66 military records available for the last name Revan. For the veterans among your Revan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Revan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Revan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Revan in 1965 was 79, and 67 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Revan 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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