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Ravy Family History

Ravy 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: Ray, Raby, Rave, Davy, Rady, Ravi, Racy, Pavy, Lavy, May

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Where is the Ravy family from?

You can see how Ravy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ravy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ravy family living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Ravy's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Ravy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravy 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 Ravy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Check Girl was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ravy. 100% of Ravy women worked as a Check Girl.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Check Girl
    100%

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Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Ravy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravy 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Ravy. 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 117 military records available for the last name Ravy. For the veterans among your Ravy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Ravy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ravy in 1968 was 84, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravy 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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