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Raval Family History

Raval Name Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Arora and Sikh name based on the name of an Arora clan from rāva ‘king; commander’ (Sanskrit rājā) + the adjectival suffix -l.

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


Similar surnames: Rana, Rahal, Raman, Ravi, Badal, Ravel, Rama, Jamal, Savel, Havel

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Where is the Raval family from?

You can see how Raval families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raval family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Raval families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Raval families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Raval's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Raval families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raval surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raval ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raval. 100% of Raval 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Raval. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raval 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Raval. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Raval. For the veterans among your Raval ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raval lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Raval life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Raval in 1980 was 51, and 48 in 2004.

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