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Raveney Family History

Raveney 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, Caveney, Kaveney, Radney, Raven, Cravener, Coveney, Ravenell

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Where is the Raveney family from?

You can see how Raveney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raveney family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Raveney families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Raveney's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Raveney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raveney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raveney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Raveney. 100% of Raveney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Raveney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 661 census records available for the last name Raveney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raveney 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Raveney. 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 25 military records available for the last name Raveney. For the veterans among your Raveney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raveney lifespan?

Average Raveney life expectancy in 1981 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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