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Ravnell Family History

Ravnell 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: Ravenell, Carnell, Darnell, Ramsell, Farnell, Parnell, Ravenel

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Where is the Ravnell family from?

You can see how Ravnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravnell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ravnell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Ravnell families living in South Carolina. This was about 59% of all the recorded Ravnell's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Ravnell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravnell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ravnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ravnell. 100% of Ravnell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ravnell 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Ravnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravnell 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ravnell. 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 62 military records available for the last name Ravnell. For the veterans among your Ravnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravnell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ravnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ravnell in 1964 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

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