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Ranald Family History

Ranald Surname Meaning

see Ronald.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ranald family from?

You can see how Ranald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranald family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ranald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Ranald family living in Banffshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ranald's in Scotland. Banffshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Ranald families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranald 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 Ranald ancestors do for a living?

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

What Ranald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Ranald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranald 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Ranald. 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 95 military records available for the last name Ranald. For the veterans among your Ranald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranald lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1994, in the United States, Ranald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ranald in 1992 was 88, and 50 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranald 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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