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Ranzal Family History

Ranzal 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: Randal, Rana, Razza, Ranta, Rantala, Ranz, Canal, Lanza, Mangal

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Where is the Ranzal family from?

You can see how Ranzal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranzal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ranzal families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ranzal families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Ranzal's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Ranzal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranzal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Ranzal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Ranzal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranzal 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ranzal. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ranzal. For the veterans among your Ranzal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranzal lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Ranzal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ranzal in 1978 was 93, and 83 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranzal 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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