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Ravett Family History

Ravett 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: Rivett, Gravett, Cavett, Gavett, Ravert, Privett, Rowett, Raven

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Where is the Ravett family from?

You can see how Ravett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ravett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Ravett families living in Indiana. This was about 73% of all the recorded Ravett's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ravett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravett 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 178 census records available for the last name Ravett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravett 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Ravett. 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 13 military records available for the last name Ravett. For the veterans among your Ravett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Ravett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ravett in 1966 was 75, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravett 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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