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Rave Family History

Rave Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: variant of German Rabe and of Dutch and German Raaf.

Spanish: possibly from Catalan rave ‘rape’ (the plant).

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


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Where is the Rave family from?

You can see how Rave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rave family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rave families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Rave families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Rave's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rave families in 1891.
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What did your Rave ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rave. 85% of Rave 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
    85%
  • Incapacitated
    16%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rave 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rave. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rave. For the veterans among your Rave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rave lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rave in 1955 was 48, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rave 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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