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Ranaka Family History

Ranaka 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: Tanaka, Rana, Rank, Ranta, Raak, Rantala, Rajala, Granata, Anaya

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Where is the Ranaka family from?

You can see how Ranaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranaka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ranaka family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Ranaka's in USA. California had the highest population of Ranaka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranaka 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 Ranaka ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Steward
    100%

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Ranaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranaka 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ranaka. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ranaka. For the veterans among your Ranaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranaka lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranaka 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ranaka

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