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Ranyer Family History

Ranyer 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: Ranger, Rayer, Ranker, Sayer, Mander, Layer, Anker, Lander, Tanner

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Where is the Ranyer family from?

You can see how Ranyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranyer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Ranyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ranyer families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ranyer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ranyer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranyer 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 69 census records available for the last name Ranyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranyer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ranyer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ranyer. For the veterans among your Ranyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranyer lifespan?

Average Ranyer life expectancy in 1975 was 42 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranyer 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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