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  • Distribution of Raven Families in the US in 1840
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  • Distribution of Raven Families in the US in 1920
  • Distribution of Raven Families in England and Wales in 1891

Origin of Raven Total Records: 4  Origin of Raven, Meaning of Raven Origin: Gravenor's came from England -Messingham, Chesire, Lincolnshire, Hoxey, Hatfield, & Everton, Notts. Surnames: Gravener, Gravenor, Grosvenor Submitted by: Bonnie Grimmius Origin of Raven, Meaning of Raven Origin: Ravenscroft - Ravens' field (a "crofter" was a tenant farmer) Surnames: Ravenscroft/Ravenscraft Submitted by: Krista Ravensraft Origin of Raven, Meaning of Raven Origin: Walraven originally was a Germanic first name. Wal has the same meaning as Wal in Walhalla (or Valhalla). Wal refers to the heroic warriors who were slain in battle. Their souls were taken to Walhalla ("the hall of the slain") by ravens, where they would feast with Odin. Surnames: Walraven Submitted by: Walraven Origin of Raven, Meaning of Raven Origin: The origin of the name Ravenhorst is Dutch. Originally at time of immigration to the United States the name was Ravenshorst and the s dropped from the name in 1930's. Surnames: Ravenshorst Submitted by: T.Ravenhorst 2/16/2012 3:10 AM Page 1 of 1

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