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Ravelle Family History

Ravelle 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: Lavelle, Revelle, Gravelle, Savelle, Capelle, Savelli, Ramella

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Where is the Ravelle family from?

You can see how Ravelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ravelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 16 Ravelle families living in Ontario. This was about 94% of all the recorded Ravelle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ravelle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravelle 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 Ravelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ravelle. 100% of Ravelle 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 Ravelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Ravelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravelle 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 914 immigration records available for the last name Ravelle. 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 37 military records available for the last name Ravelle. For the veterans among your Ravelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravelle lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Ravelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ravelle in 1966 was 60, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ravelle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravelle 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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