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Ravenell Family History

Ravenell Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Ravenel. Possibly also a rare variant of English Ravenhill or its cognates Ravenhall or Revnell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ravenell family from?

You can see how Ravenell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravenell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ravenell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Ravenell families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Ravenell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ravenell families in 1891.
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What did your Ravenell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ravenell. 100% of Ravenell 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Ravenell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravenell 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Ravenell. 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 245 military records available for the last name Ravenell. For the veterans among your Ravenell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravenell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ravenell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ravenell in 1962 was 45, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravenell 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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