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Ravenal Family History

Ravenal Name 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: Ravenel, Raven, Ravenell, Avena, Raval, Ravel, Reveal, Ravens, Rana

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Where is the Ravenal family from?

You can see how Ravenal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravenal family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ravenal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ravenal family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Ravenal's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Ravenal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravenal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ravenal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laundress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ravenal. 100% of Ravenal women worked as a Laundress. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Ravenal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravenal 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Ravenal. 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 54 military records available for the last name Ravenal. For the veterans among your Ravenal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravenal lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1982, in the United States, Ravenal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ravenal in 1975 was 61, and 87 in 1982.

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