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Ravins Family History

Ravins 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: Javins, Ravin, Ravens, Rains, Havins, Cavins, Gavin, Raven, Savin

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Where is the Ravins family from?

You can see how Ravins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ravins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ravins family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ravins's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Ravins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravins 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 249 census records available for the last name Ravins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravins 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Ravins. 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 55 military records available for the last name Ravins. For the veterans among your Ravins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravins lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ravins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ravins in 1964 was 89, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravins 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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