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Ravi Family History

Ravi Surname Meaning

Indian (southern states): from a personal name based on Sanskrit ravi ‘sun’.

— Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Ravi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ravi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Ravi family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ravi's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ravi families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Ravi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravi 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Ravi. 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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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Ravi. For the veterans among your Ravi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ravi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ravi in 1962 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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