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Ravan Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Raven . Americanized form of German Raven .

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


Similar surnames: Raven, Ravens, Rayman, Gavan, Laban, Pavan, Ragan, Haven, Agan, Savin

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Where is the Ravan family from?

You can see how Ravan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ravan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Ravan family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ravan's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Ravan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ravan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ravan. 45% of Ravan men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Ravan women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ravan were Farming and Wrapper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Foreman
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    60%
  • Wrapper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ravan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravan 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Ravan. 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 433 military records available for the last name Ravan. For the veterans among your Ravan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ravan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ravan in 1961 was 70, and 88 in 2004.

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