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Ranelle Family History

Ranelle 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: Janelle, Lavelle, Capelle, Vanella, Rinella, Ramella, Canell, Lacelle

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Where is the Ranelle family from?

You can see how Ranelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ranelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Ranelle families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Ranelle's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ranelle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranelle 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 100 census records available for the last name Ranelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranelle 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ranelle. 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 33 military records available for the last name Ranelle. For the veterans among your Ranelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranelle lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Ranelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ranelle in 1974 was 74, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranelle 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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