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Ranoff Family History

Ranoff 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: Danoff, Granoff, Janoff, Kanoff, Rosoff, Romanoff, Tarnoff, Raff

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Where is the Ranoff family from?

You can see how Ranoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranoff family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Ranoff family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Ranoff's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ranoff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranoff 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 47 census records available for the last name Ranoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranoff 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Ranoff. 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 Ranoff. For the veterans among your Ranoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranoff lifespan?

Average Ranoff life expectancy in 1986 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranoff 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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