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Ranfield Family History

Ranfield Surname Meaning

From Ravenfield (WR Yorks) which is recorded as Rauenesfeld in 1086, Ravenfeld in the 13th century, and Ranfeld in 1338. The place-name derives from Old English hræfn ‘raven’ (genitive singular hræfnes) or an Old English personal name *Hræfn (genitive *Hræfnes) + feld ‘open country, area of land cleared of trees’.

The form of the surname reflects the local pronunciation of the place-name.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Ranfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ranfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Ranfield families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ranfield's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ranfield families in 1891.
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What did your Ranfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mason Flagger Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ranfield. 100% of Ranfield men worked as a Mason Flagger Heavy Worker and 100% of Ranfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Mason Flagger Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ranfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranfield 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Ranfield. 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 45 military records available for the last name Ranfield. For the veterans among your Ranfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranfield lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1990, in the United States, Ranfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ranfield in 1981 was 87, and 53 in 1990.

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