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Ranall Family History

Ranall 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: Randall, Ranallo, Ranalli, Rana, Rantala, Rajala, Sandall, Canal

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Where is the Ranall family from?

You can see how Ranall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ranall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ranall family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ranall's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Ranall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranall 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 Ranall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ranall. 100% of Ranall men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ranall women worked as a Housewife.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Ranall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Ranall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranall 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Ranall. 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 39 military records available for the last name Ranall. For the veterans among your Ranall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranall lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Ranall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ranall in 1967 was 69, and 62 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranall 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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