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Ravanis Family History

Ravanis 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: Alanis, Galanis, Avans, Ravan, Ravens, Tavani, Ragans, Avants, Danis

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Where is the Ravanis family from?

You can see how Ravanis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravanis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ravanis families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ravanis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ravanis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravanis 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 Ravanis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ravanis. 100% of Ravanis men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Ravanis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Ravanis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravanis 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Ravanis. 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 61 military records available for the last name Ravanis. For the veterans among your Ravanis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravanis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Ravanis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ravanis in 1964 was 71, and 77 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ravanis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravanis 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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