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Ravenstahl Family History

Ravenstahl 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: Rendahl, Rosendahl, Ravenel, Ravenell, Hasenstab, Evenstad, Vestal

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Where is the Ravenstahl family from?

You can see how Ravenstahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravenstahl family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ravenstahl families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ravenstahl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ravenstahl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravenstahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ravenstahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ravenstahl. 100% of Ravenstahl men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Ravenstahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravenstahl 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ravenstahl. 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 52 military records available for the last name Ravenstahl. For the veterans among your Ravenstahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravenstahl lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Ravenstahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ravenstahl in 1969 was 69, and 81 in 1994.

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