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Ranay Family History

Ranay 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, Ratay, Raney, Ranly, Ray, Rank, Rand, Rada, Dana, Radney

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Where is the Ranay family from?

You can see how Ranay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Ranay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Ranay families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ranay's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Ranay families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranay 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 142 census records available for the last name Ranay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranay 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Ranay. 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 21 military records available for the last name Ranay. For the veterans among your Ranay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranay lifespan?

Average Ranay life expectancy in 1980 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranay 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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