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Ravitch Family History

Ravitch 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: Raith, Raisch, Ritch, Savich, Rakich, Raich, Radich, Ravitz, Pavich

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Where is the Ravitch family from?

You can see how Ravitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravitch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ravitch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Ravitch families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ravitch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ravitch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravitch 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 Ravitch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ravitch. 35% of Ravitch men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Ravitch women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ravitch were Superintendent and Bookkeeper.

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    35%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Superintendent
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

What Ravitch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ravitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravitch 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Ravitch. 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 115 military records available for the last name Ravitch. For the veterans among your Ravitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravitch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ravitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ravitch in 1963 was 72, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ravitch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravitch 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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