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Rania Family History

Rania 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, Ranta, Raia, Randa, Bania, Kania, Nania, Mania, Rank, Rand

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Where is the Rania family from?

You can see how Rania families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rania family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rania families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rania family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rania's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rania families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rania 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 Rania ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rania. 58% of Rania men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    58%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Agent
    15%

What Rania family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 786 census records available for the last name Rania. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rania 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Rania. 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 214 military records available for the last name Rania. For the veterans among your Rania ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rania lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rania life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rania in 1963 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rania

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rania 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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