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Ravanell Family History

Ravanell 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: Ravenell, Racanelli, Ravenel, Ravenelle, Carnell, Vanella, Darnell

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Where is the Ravanell family from?

You can see how Ravanell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravanell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ravanell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ravanell families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Ravanell's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Ravanell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravanell 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 46 census records available for the last name Ravanell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravanell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ravanell. 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 17 military records available for the last name Ravanell. For the veterans among your Ravanell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravanell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Ravanell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Ravanell in 1963 was 74, and 55 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravanell 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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