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Ranfors Family History

Ranfors 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: Radford, Rayford, Hanford, Cranford, Rainford, Branford, Lanford

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Where is the Ranfors family from?

You can see how Ranfors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranfors family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ranfors families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ranfors's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ranfors families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Ranfors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranfors 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ranfors. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ranfors. For the veterans among your Ranfors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranfors lifespan?

Average Ranfors life expectancy in 1973 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranfors 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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