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Ravie Family History

Ravie 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: Rave, Ravi, Davie, Ravin, Gavin, David, Marie, Cave, Grave, Raven

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Where is the Ravie family from?

You can see how Ravie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Ravie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 12 Ravie families living in Ayrshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Ravie's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Ravie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravie 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 Ravie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ravie. 100% of Ravie men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ravie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Ravie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravie 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Ravie. 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 39 military records available for the last name Ravie. For the veterans among your Ravie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravie lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1983, in the United States, Ravie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ravie in 1976 was 75, and 61 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravie 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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