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Ranelli Family History

Ranelli 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: Fanelli, Ranalli, Granelli, Panelli, Zanelli, Vanella, Savelli

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Where is the Ranelli family from?

You can see how Ranelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranelli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ranelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Ranelli families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Ranelli's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ranelli families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ranelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ranelli. 39% of Ranelli men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ranelli women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ranelli were New Worker and Finisher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Labor
    31%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Finisher
    50%

What Ranelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 816 census records available for the last name Ranelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranelli 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Ranelli. 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 155 military records available for the last name Ranelli. For the veterans among your Ranelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranelli lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ranelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ranelli in 1966 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranelli 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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