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Ravndal Family History

Ravndal 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: Randal, Sandal, Randel, Randa, Handal, Andal, Raval, Mandal, Randall

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Where is the Ravndal family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravndal 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 Ravndal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ravndal. 100% of Ravndal men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Ravndal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravndal 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Ravndal. 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 21 military records available for the last name Ravndal. For the veterans among your Ravndal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravndal lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Ravndal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ravndal in 1971 was 79, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravndal 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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