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Ranhand Family History

Ranhand 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: Anand, Annand, Ragland, Bachand, Ranard, Rasband, Rana, Hand, Rahman

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Where is the Ranhand family from?

You can see how Ranhand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranhand family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ranhand family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ranhand's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ranhand families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranhand 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 25 census records available for the last name Ranhand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranhand 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 Ranhand. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ranhand. For the veterans among your Ranhand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranhand lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1997, in the United States, Ranhand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ranhand in 1989 was 80, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranhand 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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