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Ranala Family History

Ranala 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: Rantala, Rajala, Rana, Ranta, Granata, Canal, Tanaka, Anaya, Hakala

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Where is the Ranala family from?

You can see how Ranala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ranala families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Ranala family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ranala's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Ranala families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranala 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 15 census records available for the last name Ranala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranala 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ranala. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ranala. For the veterans among your Ranala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranala lifespan?

Average Ranala life expectancy in 1981 was 83 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 Ranala 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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