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Ravenstine Family History

Ravenstine 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: Valentine, Anstine, Rabenstein, Hartenstine, Howenstine, Bridenstine

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Where is the Ravenstine family from?

You can see how Ravenstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravenstine family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ravenstine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ravenstine family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ravenstine's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ravenstine families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravenstine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Ravenstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravenstine 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ravenstine. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ravenstine. For the veterans among your Ravenstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravenstine lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Ravenstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ravenstine in 1968 was 52, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravenstine 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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