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Ravai Family History

Ravai 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: Raval, Ravi, Ravan, Rana, Rada, Raven, Sakai, Raak, Raba, Kawai

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Where is the Ravai family from?

You can see how Ravai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ravai family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ravai's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ravai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravai 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 21 census records available for the last name Ravai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravai 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Ravai. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ravai. For the veterans among your Ravai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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