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Ravels Family History

Ravels 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: Ravel, Ravelo, Ravens, Revels, Raven, Rivers, Savel, Naves, Favela

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Where is the Ravels family from?

You can see how Ravels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravels family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ravels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Ravels families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ravels's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Ravels families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Ravels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravels 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 Ravels. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ravels. For the veterans among your Ravels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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