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Ranzy Family History

Ranzy 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: Ranz, Raney, Danzy, Ranly, Ray, Rana, Rank, Kranz, Rand, Razza

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Where is the Ranzy family from?

You can see how Ranzy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranzy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ranzy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ranzy family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ranzy's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Ranzy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranzy 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 Ranzy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ranzy. 100% of Ranzy men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Ranzy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranzy 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ranzy. 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 45 military records available for the last name Ranzy. For the veterans among your Ranzy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranzy lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1999, in the United States, Ranzy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ranzy in 1951 was 29, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ranzy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranzy 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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