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Ravenstein Family History

Ravenstein 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: Rabenstein, Levenstein, Rosenstein, Grabenstein, Hauenstein

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Where is the Ravenstein family from?

You can see how Ravenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravenstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ravenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Ravenstein families living in London. This was about 93% of all the recorded Ravenstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ravenstein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravenstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ravenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ravenstein. 80% of Ravenstein men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ravenstein women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ravenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravenstein 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Ravenstein. 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 465 military records available for the last name Ravenstein. For the veterans among your Ravenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravenstein lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Ravenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ravenstein in 1943 was 22, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ravenstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravenstein 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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