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Ravenstien Family History

Ravenstien 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: Rabenstein, Rosenstiel, Levenstein, Ravenel, Rosenstein, Hoversten

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Where is the Ravenstien family from?

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

What did your Ravenstien ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ravenstien ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Ravenstien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravenstien 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ravenstien. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ravenstien. For the veterans among your Ravenstien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravenstien lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Ravenstien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ravenstien in 1972 was 54, and 74 in 1999.

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