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Ranal Family History

Ranal 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, Canal, Raval, Rahal, Randal, Real, Rank, Rand, Rada, Dana

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Where is the Ranal family from?

You can see how Ranal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranal family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ranal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ranal family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ranal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ranal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranal 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 129 census records available for the last name Ranal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranal 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Ranal. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ranal. For the veterans among your Ranal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranal lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Ranal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ranal in 1970 was 77, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranal 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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