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Ranada Family History

Ranada 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: Randa, Canada, Granada, Rana, Rand, Rada, Landa, Banda, Ranta, Kanda

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Where is the Ranada family from?

You can see how Ranada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranada family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ranada families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Ranada families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Ranada's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Ranada families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranada 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 79 census records available for the last name Ranada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranada 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Ranada. 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 32 military records available for the last name Ranada. For the veterans among your Ranada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranada lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Ranada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ranada in 1954 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranada 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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