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Ravana Family History

Ravana 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: Ravan, Rana, Raven, Rajala, Ragona, Cavan, Savant, Raman, Arana

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Where is the Ravana family from?

You can see how Ravana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravana family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ravana family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ravana's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Ravana families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravana 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 47 census records available for the last name Ravana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravana 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Ravana. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ravana. For the veterans among your Ravana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravana lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ravana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ravana in 1964 was 66, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravana 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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