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Ravit Family History

Ravit 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: Ravi, Ravitz, Ravin, Gavin, David, Raven, Savin, Lavin, Rais, Radi

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Where is the Ravit family from?

You can see how Ravit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ravit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ravit family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ravit's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ravit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravit 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 116 census records available for the last name Ravit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravit 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Ravit. 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 32 military records available for the last name Ravit. For the veterans among your Ravit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravit lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Ravit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ravit in 1973 was 81, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravit 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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