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Raveley Family History

Raveley 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: Gravely, Akeley, Ravenel, Rackley, Rapley, Gateley, Wakeley, Ratley

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Where is the Raveley family from?

You can see how Raveley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raveley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Raveley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Raveley family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Raveley's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Raveley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Raveley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raveley 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Raveley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Raveley. For the veterans among your Raveley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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