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Ranzon Family History

Ranzon 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: Ranson, Randon, Razon, Manton, Cannon, Brandon, Branson, Anson

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Where is the Ranzon family from?

You can see how Ranzon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranzon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ranzon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ranzon families living in Louisiana. This was about 88% of all the recorded Ranzon's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Ranzon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranzon 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 Ranzon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranzon 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Ranzon. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ranzon. For the veterans among your Ranzon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranzon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1979, in the United States, Ranzon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ranzon in 1968 was 82, and 64 in 1979.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranzon 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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