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Ranett Family History

Ranett 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: Rowett, Ranta, Manetta, Garnett, Barnett, Minett, Arnett, Carnett

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Where is the Ranett family from?

You can see how Ranett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ranett families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Ranett family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ranett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ranett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranett 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 100 census records available for the last name Ranett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranett 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Ranett. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ranett. For the veterans among your Ranett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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