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Ravell Family History

Ravell Surname Meaning

see Raffle.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ravell family from?

You can see how Ravell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ravell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Ravell families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Ravell's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Ravell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravell 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 Ravell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ravell. 100% of Ravell 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Ravell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravell 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Ravell. 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 151 military records available for the last name Ravell. For the veterans among your Ravell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ravell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ravell in 1963 was 72, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravell 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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