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Ravela Family History

Ravela 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: Favela, Savela, Ravel, Ravelo, Raven, Vela, Savel, Varela, Rajala

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Where is the Ravela family from?

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What did your Ravela ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Presser
    100%

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Ravela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravela 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Ravela. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ravela. For the veterans among your Ravela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravela lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ravela

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