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Ravn Family History

Ravn Surname Meaning

Danish and Norwegian (of Danish origin): nickname from ravn ‘raven’. Compare Rawn.

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


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Where is the Ravn family from?

You can see how Ravn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ravn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Ravn families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Ravn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ravn families in 1891.
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What did your Ravn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ravn. 100% of Ravn 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%

What Ravn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 732 census records available for the last name Ravn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ravn. 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 102 military records available for the last name Ravn. For the veterans among your Ravn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ravn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ravn in 1963 was 84, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravn 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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