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Revett Family History

Revett Name Meaning

see Rivett .

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


Similar surnames: Rivett, Revette, Evett, Trevett, Levett, Prevett, Revere, Privett

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Where is the Revett family from?

You can see how Revett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Revett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Revett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 10 Revett families living in New York. This was about 59% of all the recorded Revett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Revett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Revett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Revett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Revett. 50% of Revett men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Revett women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Revett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Revett 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Revett. 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 290 military records available for the last name Revett. For the veterans among your Revett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Revett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Revett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Revett in 1966 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

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