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Ravella Family History

Ravella 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: Ramella, Tavella, Avella, Lavelle, Vanella, Fradella, Savelli, Favela

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Where is the Ravella family from?

You can see how Ravella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ravella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ravella families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 18% of all the recorded Ravella's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ravella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ravella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ravella. 50% of Ravella men worked as a Janitor. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Janitor
    50%
  • Music
    17%
  • Weaver
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Ravella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravella 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Ravella. 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 78 military records available for the last name Ravella. For the veterans among your Ravella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravella lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ravella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ravella in 1964 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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