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Ranicke Family History

Ranicke 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: Janicke, Rasnick, Raiche, Radick, Radice, Renick, Ranke, Janicki

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Where is the Ranicke family from?

You can see how Ranicke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranicke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ranicke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ranicke families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ranicke's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ranicke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranicke 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 50 census records available for the last name Ranicke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranicke 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Ranicke. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ranicke. For the veterans among your Ranicke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranicke lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1988, in the United States, Ranicke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ranicke in 1971 was 65, and 83 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranicke 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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