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Ranaghan Family History

Ranaghan 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: Gavaghan, Banahan, Hanahan, Granahan, Lanahan, Lanagan, Manahan

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Where is the Ranaghan family from?

You can see how Ranaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranaghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ranaghan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Ranaghan families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Ranaghan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Ranaghan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranaghan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ranaghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ranaghan. 100% of Ranaghan men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Ranaghan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ranaghan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Ranaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranaghan 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Ranaghan. 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 114 military records available for the last name Ranaghan. For the veterans among your Ranaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranaghan lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Ranaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ranaghan in 1957 was 32, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranaghan 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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