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Ravaux Family History

Ravaux 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, Vaux, Reaux, Ravan, Devaux, Rana, Rada, Savage, Ramage, Raven

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Where is the Ravaux family from?

You can see how Ravaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravaux family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Ravaux family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Ravaux's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ravaux families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravaux 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 269 census records available for the last name Ravaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravaux 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Ravaux. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ravaux. For the veterans among your Ravaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravaux lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Ravaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ravaux in 1978 was 61, and 72 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravaux 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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