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Ranzau Family History

Ranzau 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: Rana, Razza, Ranta, Ranz, Lanza, Landau, Randa, Danza, Panza, Anzai

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Where is the Ranzau family from?

You can see how Ranzau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranzau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ranzau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Ranzau families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ranzau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ranzau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranzau 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 Ranzau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ranzau. 46% of Ranzau men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    46%
  • Painter
    37%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Ranzau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 562 census records available for the last name Ranzau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranzau 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Ranzau. 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 129 military records available for the last name Ranzau. For the veterans among your Ranzau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranzau lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ranzau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ranzau in 1958 was 25, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ranzau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranzau 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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