Ravenshear Family History

Ravenshear Surname Meaning

A variant of the obsolete surname Ravenshaw which is from any of several places with this or a similar name derived from Old English hræfn ‘raven’.

It is also linked to an Old English personal name *Hræfn.

The name is associated with the term sceaga, which translates to ‘small wood’ or ‘copse’ in Old English.

The combination of these elements reflects the geographical and biological significance of the places associated with this surname.

Overall, the history of the surname encapsulates a rich cultural connection to nature and heritage.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Similar surnames: Lavender, Cravener, Ravenel, Ravenell, Renshaw, Provencher, Raether, Repsher, Tavenner, Cadenhead

425	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
6	Military Records
11	Immigration Records
491	Census and Voter Lists
285	Member Trees

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Where is the Ravenshear family from?

You can see how Ravenshear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravenshear family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Ravenshear families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ravenshear's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ravenshear families in 1891.

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What did your Ravenshear ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ravenshear.

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Unpaid domestic duties

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What Ravenshear family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 491 census records available for the last name Ravenshear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravenshear 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ravenshear. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ravenshear. For the veterans among your Ravenshear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Average Ravenshear life expectancy in 1998 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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Ravenshear Surname Meaning

A variant of the obsolete surname Ravenshaw which is from any of several places with this or a similar name derived from Old English hræfn ‘raven’.

It is also linked to an Old English personal name *Hræfn.

The name is associated with the term sceaga, which translates to ‘small wood’ or ‘copse’ in Old English.

The combination of these elements reflects the geographical and biological significance of the places associated with this surname.

Overall, the history of the surname encapsulates a rich cultural connection to nature and heritage.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Where is the Ravenshear family from?

What did your Ravenshear ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ravenshear.

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.

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Ravenshear family records will you find?

What is the average Ravenshear lifespan?

Average Ravenshear life expectancy in 1998 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

Ravenshear Family History

Ravenshear Surname Meaning

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

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Ravenshear Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Ravenshear

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Where is the Ravenshear family from?

What did your Ravenshear ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Ravenshear family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Ravenshear family history

What is the average Ravenshear lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ravenshear family tree

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