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Ravid Family History

Ravid 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: David, Ravi, Ravin, Javid, Gavin, Rand, Raven, Savin, Lavin, Rais

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Where is the Ravid family from?

You can see how Ravid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravid family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ravid families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Ravid families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ravid's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ravid families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravid surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ravid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ravid. 100% of Ravid men worked as a Merchant. .

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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

  • Merchant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Ravid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravid 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Ravid. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ravid. For the veterans among your Ravid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravid lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ravid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ravid in 1967 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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