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Ranhofer Family History

Ranhofer 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: Ringhofer, Ranger, Rather, Hanover, Hofer, Kelnhofer, Van Over

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Where is the Ranhofer family from?

You can see how Ranhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranhofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ranhofer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ranhofer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ranhofer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranhofer 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 165 census records available for the last name Ranhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranhofer 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Ranhofer. 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 22 military records available for the last name Ranhofer. For the veterans among your Ranhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranhofer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Ranhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ranhofer in 1972 was 81, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranhofer 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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