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Ravanel Family History

Ravanel Name 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: Ravenel, Ravenell, Raval, Ravel, Rafael, Ravan, Savage, Ramage

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Where is the Ravanel family from?

You can see how Ravanel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravanel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ravanel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Ravanel families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Ravanel's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Ravanel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravanel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ravanel ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ravanel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Ravanel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravanel 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ravanel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Ravanel. For the veterans among your Ravanel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravanel lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1989, in the United States, Ravanel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ravanel in 1978 was 83, and 79 in 1989.

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