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Ranfrew Family History

Ranfrew 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: Renfrew, Manfred, Andrew, Manfre, Renfrow, Ranger, Rarey, Manfredo

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Where is the Ranfrew family from?

You can see how Ranfrew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranfrew family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ranfrew families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ranfrew family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Ranfrew's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Ranfrew families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranfrew 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 21 census records available for the last name Ranfrew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranfrew 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ranfrew. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ranfrew. For the veterans among your Ranfrew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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