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Ranachan Family History

Ranachan 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: Banahan, Hanahan, Granahan, Lanahan, Manahan, Jonathan, Ramadan

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Where is the Ranachan family from?

You can see how Ranachan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranachan family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Ranachan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Ranachan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ranachan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ranachan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranachan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Ranachan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranachan 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ranachan. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ranachan. For the veterans among your Ranachan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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