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Ravenor Family History

Ravenor 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: Raven, Cravener, Ravenel, Ravelo, Cavener, Raver, Havener, Ravens

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Where is the Ravenor family from?

You can see how Ravenor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravenor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Ravenor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Ravenor families living in Berkshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Ravenor's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Ravenor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravenor 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 Ravenor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ravenor. 100% of Ravenor 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Ravenor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravenor 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Ravenor. 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 72 military records available for the last name Ravenor. For the veterans among your Ravenor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravenor lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Ravenor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ravenor in 1973 was 77, and 92 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravenor 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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