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Raveny Family History

Raveny 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: Raven, Ravens, Caveny, Lavery, Aven, Rarey, Graven, Gravely, Craven

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Where is the Raveny family from?

You can see how Raveny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raveny family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Raveny families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Raveny families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raveny's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Raveny families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raveny 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 87 census records available for the last name Raveny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raveny 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Raveny. 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 5 military records available for the last name Raveny. For the veterans among your Raveny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raveny lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Raveny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Raveny in 1978 was 62, and 79 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raveny 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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