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Ranach Family History

Ranach Surname 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: Ranch, Radach, Banach, Rana, Roach, Rasch, Reach, Branch, Rensch

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Where is the Ranach family from?

You can see how Ranach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ranach families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ranach's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ranach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Ranach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranach 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Ranach. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Ranach. For the veterans among your Ranach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranach lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1991, in the United States, Ranach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ranach in 1990 was 85, and 72 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ranach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranach ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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