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Revelle Family History

Revelle Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Revell . This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Reville, Revel, Revels, Reveal, Levell, Rebello, Revette, Leavelle

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Where is the Revelle family from?

You can see how Revelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Revelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Revelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Revelle family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Revelle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Revelle families in 1840.
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What did your Revelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Revelle. 24% of Revelle men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Revelle women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Revelle were Farming and School 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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Seamstress
    7%
  • School Teacher
    7%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Revelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Revelle 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 659 immigration records available for the last name Revelle. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Revelle. For the veterans among your Revelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Revelle lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Revelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Revelle in 1955 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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