Ravenhill Family History

Ravenhill Surname Meaning

English:: from the Middle English female personal name Ravenhilde (Old Norse Hrafnhildr from hrafn ‘raven’ + hildr ‘battle’).

Habitational name from any of a number of places called Raven(s)hill named with Old English hræfn ‘raven’ or an Old English personal name Hræfn ‘raven’.

In addition, Old English hyll means ‘hill’.

The combination of these elements illustrates the deep connection between names and their meanings in the history of language.

This etymology highlights the significance of nature and conflict in naming traditions.

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

Similar surnames: Ravenell, Averill, Greenhill, Barnhill, Ravenel, Vencill, Rahill, Ravenelle, Rehill, Rayhill

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757	Military Records
812	Immigration Records
11K	Census and Voter Lists
11K	Member Trees

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Where is the Ravenhill family from?

You can see how Ravenhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravenhill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ravenhill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Ravenhill families living in British Columbia. This was about 89% of all the recorded Ravenhill's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ravenhill families in 1911.

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

In 1939, General labourer and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ravenhill. 12% of Ravenhill men worked as a General labourer and 67% of Ravenhill women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ravenhill were minister of religion and Home duties.

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General labourer

12%

Gardener

12%

Colliery hewer

minister of religion

Unpaid domestic duties

67%

Incapacitated

Unpaid domestic

Home duties

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Census Record

There are 11K census records available for the last name Ravenhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravenhill census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 812 immigration records available for the last name Ravenhill. 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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Military Records

There are 757 military records available for the last name Ravenhill. For the veterans among your Ravenhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravenhill lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Ravenhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ravenhill in 1971 was 72, and 90 in 2001.

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Ravenhill Surname Meaning

English:: from the Middle English female personal name Ravenhilde (Old Norse Hrafnhildr from hrafn ‘raven’ + hildr ‘battle’).

Habitational name from any of a number of places called Raven(s)hill named with Old English hræfn ‘raven’ or an Old English personal name Hræfn ‘raven’.

In addition, Old English hyll means ‘hill’.

The combination of these elements illustrates the deep connection between names and their meanings in the history of language.

This etymology highlights the significance of nature and conflict in naming traditions.

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

Where is the Ravenhill family from?

What did your Ravenhill ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

General labourer

12%

Gardener

12%

Colliery hewer

minister of religion

Unpaid domestic duties

67%

Incapacitated

Unpaid domestic

Home duties

What Ravenhill family records will you find?

What is the average Ravenhill lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Ravenhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ravenhill in 1971 was 72, and 90 in 2001.

Ravenhill Family History

Ravenhill Surname Meaning

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Ravenhill Surname Meaning

41,000 record(s) for Ravenhill

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Where is the Ravenhill family from?

What did your Ravenhill ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Ravenhill family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Ravenhill lifespan?

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