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Ravencroft Family History

Ravencroft Surname 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: Ravenscroft, Ravencraft, Ravenscraft, Bancroft, Davenport, Rycroft

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Where is the Ravencroft family from?

You can see how Ravencroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravencroft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ravencroft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Ravencroft families living in Cheshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Ravencroft's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Ravencroft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravencroft 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 Ravencroft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ravencroft. 100% of Ravencroft men worked as a General Farm Labourer and 81% of Ravencroft 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Rubber Shoe Packer
    7%
  • Charwoman
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    7%

What Ravencroft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 974 census records available for the last name Ravencroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravencroft 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Ravencroft. 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 100 military records available for the last name Ravencroft. For the veterans among your Ravencroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravencroft lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ravencroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ravencroft in 1964 was 87, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravencroft 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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