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Ravish Family History

Ravish 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: Raish, Rais, Avis, Raith, Rash, Travis, Raisch, Ramesh, Barish

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Where is the Ravish family from?

You can see how Ravish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ravish families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ravish's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Ravish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravish 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 Ravish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laundress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ravish. 100% of Ravish women worked as a Laundress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Ravish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Ravish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravish 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ravish. 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 51 military records available for the last name Ravish. For the veterans among your Ravish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravish lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Ravish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ravish in 1957 was 35, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravish 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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