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Ranf Family History

Ranf 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: Rana, Rank, Rand, Ranz, Rauf, Rang, Rann, Raff, Ranft, Hanf

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Where is the Ranf family from?

You can see how Ranf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ranf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ranf families living in New York. This was about 91% of all the recorded Ranf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ranf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranf 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 Ranf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ranf. 50% of Ranf men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ranf women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Ranf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Ranf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranf 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Ranf. 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 Ranf. For the veterans among your Ranf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranf lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ranf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ranf in 1965 was 83, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ranf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranf 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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