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Ravold Family History

Ravold 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: Rabold, Harold, Ruvolo, Raiola, Raval, Trabold, Fasold, Ravel

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Where is the Ravold family from?

You can see how Ravold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ravold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Ravold families living in Missouri. This was about 47% of all the recorded Ravold's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ravold families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Ravold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravold 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Ravold. 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 26 military records available for the last name Ravold. For the veterans among your Ravold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravold lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Ravold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ravold in 1964 was 91, and 95 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravold 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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