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Revalee Family History

Revalee Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Reale, Reville, Remaley, Reveles, Revelle, Real, Revere, Deville

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Where is the Revalee family from?

You can see how Revalee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Revalee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Revalee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Revalee families living in Indiana. This was about 88% of all the recorded Revalee's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Revalee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Revalee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Revalee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Revalee. 37% of Revalee men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Delivery Salesman
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
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What Revalee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Revalee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Revalee 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Revalee. 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 117 military records available for the last name Revalee. For the veterans among your Revalee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Revalee lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Revalee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Revalee in 1966 was 61, and 54 in 2003.

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