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Ranis Family History

Ranis 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: Danis, Rais, Manis, Banis, Kanis, Hanis, Janis, Ganis, Ronis, Ranes

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Where is the Ranis family from?

You can see how Ranis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ranis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Ranis families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ranis's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Ranis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranis 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 Ranis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ranis. 40% of Ranis men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ranis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ranis were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Ranis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 925 census records available for the last name Ranis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranis 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Ranis. 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 242 military records available for the last name Ranis. For the veterans among your Ranis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranis lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Ranis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ranis in 1978 was 76, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranis 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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