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Ravenscoft Family History

Ravenscoft 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, Ravenscraft, Ravencraft, Davenport, Wainscott, Ravens

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Where is the Ravenscoft family from?

You can see how Ravenscoft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravenscoft family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ravenscoft family living in Florida. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ravenscoft's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Ravenscoft families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravenscoft 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 Ravenscoft ancestors do for a living?

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

What Ravenscoft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Ravenscoft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravenscoft 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ravenscoft. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ravenscoft. For the veterans among your Ravenscoft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravenscoft lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Ravenscoft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ravenscoft in 1967 was 73, and 91 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ravenscoft

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravenscoft 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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