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Ranahan Family History

Ranahan Surname Meaning

from Ó Reannacháin see Renehan.from Mag Reannacháin see McGranaghan.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Ranahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ranahan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Ranahan families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Ranahan's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Ranahan families in 1891.
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What did your Ranahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ranahan. 100% of Ranahan 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ranahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranahan 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Ranahan. 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 235 military records available for the last name Ranahan. For the veterans among your Ranahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranahan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ranahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ranahan in 1965 was 69, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranahan 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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