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Ravelson Family History

Ravelson 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: Abelson, Adelson, Ravelo, Samelson, Harelson, Eavenson, Axelson

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Where is the Ravelson family from?

You can see how Ravelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravelson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ravelson family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Ravelson's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ravelson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ravelson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Ravelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravelson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ravelson. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ravelson. For the veterans among your Ravelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravelson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Ravelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ravelson in 1967 was 99, and 80 in 1996.

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