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Ranek Family History

Ranek 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: Rank, Panek, Danek, Radek, Franek, Racek, Hanek, Wanek, Vanek, Janek

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Where is the Ranek family from?

You can see how Ranek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ranek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ranek families living in Ohio. This was about 77% of all the recorded Ranek's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ranek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranek 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 149 census records available for the last name Ranek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranek 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 Ranek. 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 93 military records available for the last name Ranek. For the veterans among your Ranek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ranek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ranek in 1963 was 61, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranek 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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