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Ravely Family History

Ravely 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, Ravel, Ravelo, Lavely, Savely, Lovely, Raven, Savel, Lavery

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Where is the Ravely family from?

You can see how Ravely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravely family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ravely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ravely family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ravely's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ravely families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Ravely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravely 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Ravely. 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 75 military records available for the last name Ravely. For the veterans among your Ravely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravely lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Ravely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ravely in 1966 was 59, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravely 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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