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Ranew Family History

Ranew Surname Meaning

English: variant of Renew.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ranew family from?

You can see how Ranew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranew family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ranew families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Ranew families living in Norfolk. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ranew's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Ranew families in 1891.
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What did your Ranew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ranew. 50% of Ranew men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ranew women worked as a Student Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    100%

What Ranew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 809 census records available for the last name Ranew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranew 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Ranew. 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 273 military records available for the last name Ranew. For the veterans among your Ranew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranew lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ranew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ranew in 1963 was 69, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranew 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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