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Ravera Family History

Ravera 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: Rivera, Tavera, Raver, Avera, Ravert, Revere, Rover, Davern, Raven

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Where is the Ravera family from?

You can see how Ravera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravera family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ravera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Ravera families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Ravera's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Ravera families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ravera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ravera. 37% of Ravera men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ravera women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ravera were Waiter and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Miner
    32%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Waiter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ravera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravera 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ravera. 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 130 military records available for the last name Ravera. For the veterans among your Ravera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravera lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ravera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ravera in 1957 was 57, and 91 in 2004.

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