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Raniero Family History

Raniero 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: Ranieri, Lanier, Ranger, Manier, Granier, Granieri, Rinier, Rapier

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Where is the Raniero family from?

You can see how Raniero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raniero family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Raniero families living in New York. This was about 20% of all the recorded Raniero's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raniero families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raniero surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raniero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raniero. 38% of Raniero men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Raniero women worked as a Stitcher.

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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
    38%
  • New Worker
    38%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    100%

What Raniero family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Raniero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raniero 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Raniero. 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 71 military records available for the last name Raniero. For the veterans among your Raniero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raniero lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Raniero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Raniero in 1966 was 61, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raniero 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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