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Ranftle Family History

Ranftle 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: Bantle, Antle, Pantle, Ranft, Mantle, Randle, Ranta, Rantala, Battle

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Where is the Ranftle family from?

You can see how Ranftle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranftle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ranftle families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ranftle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ranftle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranftle 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 161 census records available for the last name Ranftle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranftle 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ranftle. 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 36 military records available for the last name Ranftle. For the veterans among your Ranftle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranftle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ranftle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ranftle in 1965 was 57, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranftle 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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