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Ravas Family History

Ravas 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: Navas, Havas, Savas, Raval, Rayas, Rivas, Ragas, Ravan, Rabas, Ras

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Where is the Ravas family from?

You can see how Ravas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ravas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Ravas families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Ravas's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Ravas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravas 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 Ravas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ravas. 40% of Ravas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ravas women worked as a Typist.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Foreman
    20%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Painter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Ravas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 686 census records available for the last name Ravas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravas 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Ravas. 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 68 military records available for the last name Ravas. For the veterans among your Ravas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ravas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ravas in 1963 was 78, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravas 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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