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Ranchel Family History

Ranchel 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: Rachel, Rajchel, Fancher, Kachel, Hanchey, Cancel, Ranch, Reichel

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Where is the Ranchel family from?

You can see how Ranchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranchel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ranchel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Ranchel families living in Arizona. This was 100% of all the recorded Ranchel's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Ranchel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranchel 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 246 census records available for the last name Ranchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranchel 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Ranchel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ranchel. For the veterans among your Ranchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranchel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Ranchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ranchel in 1972 was 88, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranchel 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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