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Ravven Family History

Ravven 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: Raven, Aven, Graven, Craven, Rave, Laven, Ravel, Haven, Rauen, Raden

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Ravven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravven 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Ravven. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 11 military records available for the last name Ravven. For the veterans among your Ravven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravven lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Ravven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Ravven in 1963 was 81, and 77 in 1994.

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