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Ranwell Family History

Ranwell Surname Meaning

from Ranville (Vosges).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ranwell family from?

You can see how Ranwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Ranwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Ranwell families living in London. This was about 77% of all the recorded Ranwell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ranwell families in 1891.
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What did your Ranwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ranwell. 80% of Ranwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ranwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranwell 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Ranwell. 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 38 military records available for the last name Ranwell. For the veterans among your Ranwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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