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Ravenberg Family History

Ravenberg 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: Rabenberg, Rosenberg, Levenberg, Rutenberg, Rodenberg, Rotenberg

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Where is the Ravenberg family from?

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

What did your Ravenberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Ravenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravenberg 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ravenberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Ravenberg. For the veterans among your Ravenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravenberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ravenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ravenberg in 1963 was 63, and 54 in 2002.

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