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Ravelli Family History

Ravelli 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: Savelli, Rivelli, Lavelle, Ramella, Tavella, Carvelli, Avella, Revell

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Where is the Ravelli family from?

You can see how Ravelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravelli family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ravelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Ravelli families living in California. This was about 36% of all the recorded Ravelli's in USA. California had the highest population of Ravelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravelli 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 Ravelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ravelli. 60% of Ravelli men worked as a Barber.

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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

  • Barber
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Ravelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 542 census records available for the last name Ravelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravelli 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Ravelli. 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 114 military records available for the last name Ravelli. For the veterans among your Ravelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravelli lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ravelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ravelli in 1953 was 41, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ravelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravelli 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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