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Ravich Family History

Ravich 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: Savich, Rakich, Raich, Radich, Pavich, Rich, Rodich, Rasch, Kalich

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Where is the Ravich family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ravich. 45% of Ravich men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Foreman
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 718 census records available for the last name Ravich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravich 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Ravich. 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 85 military records available for the last name Ravich. For the veterans among your Ravich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravich lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Ravich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ravich in 1958 was 54, and 79 in 2003.

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