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Ranacker Family History

Ranacker 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: Anacker, Van Acker, Radaker, Ramaker, Rosacker, Amacker, Ranker

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Where is the Ranacker family from?

You can see how Ranacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranacker family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ranacker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 89% of all the recorded Ranacker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ranacker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranacker 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 26 census records available for the last name Ranacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranacker 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ranacker. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ranacker. For the veterans among your Ranacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranacker lifespan?

Average Ranacker life expectancy in 1968 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranacker 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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