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Ravine Family History

Ravine 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: Raine, Racine, Ravin, Lavine, Rabine, Gavin, Devine, Paine, Raven

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Where is the Ravine family from?

You can see how Ravine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ravine families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 14 Ravine families living in Essex. This was about 74% of all the recorded Ravine's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Ravine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ravine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ravine. 100% of Ravine 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 Ravine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravine 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Ravine. 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 728 military records available for the last name Ravine. For the veterans among your Ravine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravine lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Ravine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ravine in 1969 was 64, and 92 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravine 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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