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Rav Family History

Rav Surname 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: Ram, Ras, Ray, Raj, Rao, Rak, Rau, Rave, Rad, Rai

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Where is the Rav family from?

You can see how Rav families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rav family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rav families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Rav families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rav's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rav families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rav surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rav ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rav. 75% of Rav men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

What Rav family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rav. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rav 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Rav. 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 123 military records available for the last name Rav. For the veterans among your Rav ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rav lifespan?

Average Rav life expectancy in 1985 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rav ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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