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Ravnaas Family History

Ravnaas 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: Rana, Ranta, Raines, Naas, Kangas, Navas, Panas, Havas, Savas, Randa

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Where is the Ravnaas family from?

You can see how Ravnaas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravnaas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ravnaas families living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ravnaas's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Ravnaas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravnaas 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 Ravnaas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ravnaas. 72% of Ravnaas men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Labor
    29%

What Ravnaas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Ravnaas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravnaas 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Ravnaas. 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 31 military records available for the last name Ravnaas. For the veterans among your Ravnaas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravnaas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ravnaas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ravnaas in 1963 was 78, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravnaas 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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