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Ravay Family History

Ravay 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: Ratay, Raval, Ravan, Ray, Rana, Rada, Raven, Raak, Raba, Rarey

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Where is the Ravay family from?

You can see how Ravay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ravay family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Ravay's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ravay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravay 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 27 census records available for the last name Ravay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravay 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Ravay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ravay. For the veterans among your Ravay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravay lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1991, in the United States, Ravay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ravay in 1977 was 77, and 48 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravay 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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