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Ranchan Family History

Ranchan 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: Ranch, Mancha, Banahan, Renehan, Hanahan, Panchal, Granahan, Machan

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Where is the Ranchan family from?

You can see how Ranchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranchan family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Ranchan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Ranchan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ranchan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ranchan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranchan 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 44 census records available for the last name Ranchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranchan 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Ranchan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ranchan. For the veterans among your Ranchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranchan lifespan?

Average Ranchan life expectancy in 1967 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranchan 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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