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Ravenshear Family History

Ravenshear Surname Meaning

A variant of the obsolete surname Ravenshaw which is from any of several places with this or a similar name derived from Old English hræfn ‘raven’.

It is also linked to an Old English personal name *Hræfn.

The name is associated with the term sceaga, which translates to ‘small wood’ or ‘copse’ in Old English.

The combination of these elements reflects the geographical and biological significance of the places associated with this surname.

Overall, the history of the surname encapsulates a rich cultural connection to nature and heritage.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ravenshear family from?

You can see how Ravenshear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravenshear family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Ravenshear families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ravenshear's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ravenshear families in 1891.
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What did your Ravenshear ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ravenshear. 100% of Ravenshear women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Ravenshear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravenshear 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ravenshear. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ravenshear. For the veterans among your Ravenshear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravenshear lifespan?

Average Ravenshear life expectancy in 1998 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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