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Revard Name Meaning

Altered form of French Rivard . This surname is also found among Native Americans namely the Osages in OK.

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


Similar surnames: Revord, Renard, Brevard, Evard, Bevard, Menard, Reinard, Bovard

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Where is the Revard family from?

You can see how Revard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Revard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Revard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 8 Revard families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Revard's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Revard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Revard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Revard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Revard. 21% of Revard men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Revard women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Revard were Truck Driver and New Worker. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • At Home
    22%
  • New Worker
    22%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Revard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Revard 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Revard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 421 military records available for the last name Revard. For the veterans among your Revard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Revard lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Revard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Revard in 1946 was 58, and 58 in 2004.

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