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Ravenall Family History

Ravenall Surname Meaning

see Ravenhill.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Ravenall family from?

You can see how Ravenall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravenall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ravenall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Ravenall families living in Staffordshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Ravenall's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Ravenall families in 1891.
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What did your Ravenall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ravenall. 82% of Ravenall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    19%

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Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Ravenall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravenall 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Ravenall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Ravenall. For the veterans among your Ravenall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravenall lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Ravenall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ravenall in 1969 was 70, and 86 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravenall 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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