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Ravenstad Family History

Ravenstad 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: Evenstad, Ramstad, Hasenstab, Ulvestad, Enstad, Reistad, Branstad

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Ravenstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravenstad 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ravenstad. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ravenstad. For the veterans among your Ravenstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravenstad lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1988, in the United States, Ravenstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ravenstad in 1964 was 76, and 96 in 1988.

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