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Revor Family History

Revor 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: Trevor, Rehor, Resor, Recor, Devor, Revoir, Revord, Lever, Revere

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Where is the Revor family from?

You can see how Revor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Revor family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Revor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Revor family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Revor's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Revor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Revor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Revor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Revor. 43% of Revor 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Pulp Cutter
    29%
  • Conductor
    29%
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Census Records

There are 908 census records available for the last name Revor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Revor 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Revor. 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 90 military records available for the last name Revor. For the veterans among your Revor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Revor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Revor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Revor in 1963 was 75, and 79 in 2003.

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