The surname Ravine was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.
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Early History of the Ravine family
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Ravine Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Raven, Ravenn, Ravene, Ravenes, Ravenns, Ravven, Raaven, de Raven, Ravan, Ravon and many more.
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Early Notables of the Ravine family
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Migration of the Ravine family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Cornelius B. Raven, who was naturalized in New York in 1838; Charles Henri Raven, who came to America in 1857; and Jan Wilhelmus Raven, who settled in America in 1873.
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