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Ranaldi Family History

Ranaldi 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: Rainaldi, Rinaldi, Ranalli, Renaldi, Ronald, Rinaldo, Ranard, Ranallo

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Where is the Ranaldi family from?

You can see how Ranaldi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranaldi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ranaldi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Ranaldi families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ranaldi's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ranaldi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranaldi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ranaldi ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ice Cream Vendor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ranaldi. 100% of Ranaldi men worked as an Ice Cream Vendor and 100% of Ranaldi 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

  • Ice Cream Vendor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ranaldi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 933 census records available for the last name Ranaldi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranaldi 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Ranaldi. 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 164 military records available for the last name Ranaldi. For the veterans among your Ranaldi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranaldi lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Ranaldi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ranaldi in 1949 was 54, and 58 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranaldi 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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