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Ravndalen Family History

Ravndalen 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: Rantanen, Ragsdale, Randall, Randles, Randle, Randal, Van Dalen

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Where is the Ravndalen family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ravndalen. 100% of Ravndalen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ravndalen women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Ravndalen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Ravndalen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravndalen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ravndalen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ravndalen. For the veterans among your Ravndalen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravndalen lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Ravndalen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ravndalen in 1989 was 80, and 87 in 2002.

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