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Ravensdale Family History

Ravensdale Surname Meaning

From East and West Ravendale (Lincs) recorded as Ravenedal and Ravenedale in 1086. The place-name derives from Old Scandinavian hrafn ‘raven’ + dalr ‘valley’ or perhaps Old English hræfn ‘raven’ + dæl ‘valley.’

See Ransdale (2).

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


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Where is the Ravensdale family from?

You can see how Ravensdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravensdale family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Ravensdale families living in Derbyshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Ravensdale's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Ravensdale families in 1891.
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What did your Ravensdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wagon Builder Railway and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ravensdale. 100% of Ravensdale men worked as a Wagon Builder Railway and 84% of Ravensdale 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wagon Builder Railway
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • School Teacher Physical Training
    8%
  • Battery Repairer
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ravensdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravensdale 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Ravensdale. 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 41 military records available for the last name Ravensdale. For the veterans among your Ravensdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravensdale lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1992, in the United States, Ravensdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ravensdale in 1985 was 70, and 80 in 1992.

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