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Ravan Family History

Ravan Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Raven. Americanized form of German Raven.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ravan family from?

You can see how Ravan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ravan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Ravan families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Ravan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ravan families in 1891.
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What did your Ravan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ravan. 100% of Ravan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ravan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravan 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Ravan. 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 433 military records available for the last name Ravan. For the veterans among your Ravan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ravan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ravan in 1961 was 70, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravan 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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