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Ravens Family History

Ravens Name Meaning

English (London): variant of Raven with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


Similar surnames: Raven, Ravan, Ovens, Bivens, Givens, Levens, Havens, Slavens, Cravens

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Where is the Ravens family from?

You can see how Ravens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ravens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Ravens families living in Manitoba. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ravens's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Ravens families in 1911.
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What did your Ravens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ravens. 29% of Ravens men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Ravens women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ravens were Proprietor and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ravens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravens 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Ravens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 616 military records available for the last name Ravens. For the veterans among your Ravens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ravens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ravens in 1963 was 39, and 82 in 2004.

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