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Ravage Family History

Ravage 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: Savage, Ramage, Ladage, Waage, Range, Rave, Sauvage, Raval, Lapage

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Where is the Ravage family from?

You can see how Ravage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravage family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ravage families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ravage families living in Wisconsin. This was about 58% of all the recorded Ravage's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ravage families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravage surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 806 census records available for the last name Ravage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravage 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Ravage. 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 23 military records available for the last name Ravage. For the veterans among your Ravage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravage lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ravage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ravage in 1964 was 61, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravage 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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