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Ravekes Family History

Ravekes 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: Ravenel, Radeke, Reveles, Ravens, Rakes, Raikes, Revere, Paredes

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Where is the Ravekes family from?

You can see how Ravekes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravekes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ravekes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Ravekes families living in New York. This was about 81% of all the recorded Ravekes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ravekes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravekes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ravekes ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ravekes ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Ravekes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravekes 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Ravekes. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ravekes. For the veterans among your Ravekes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravekes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Ravekes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ravekes in 1964 was 74, and 96 in 1997.

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