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Ravin Family History

Ravin Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): status name from Russian ravvin ‘rabbi’ (ultimately from Hebrew rav).

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


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You can see how Ravin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ravin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Ravin families living in Quebec. This was about 43% of all the recorded Ravin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ravin families in 1911.
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What did your Ravin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ravin. 60% of Ravin men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Cultivateur
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ravin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravin 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Ravin. 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 363 military records available for the last name Ravin. For the veterans among your Ravin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ravin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ravin in 1959 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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