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Ranirez Family History

Ranirez 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: Ramirez, Ramires, Manire, Daniel, Raine, Lanier, Raines, Ranger

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Where is the Ranirez family from?

You can see how Ranirez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranirez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ranirez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ranirez family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Ranirez's in USA. California had the highest population of Ranirez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranirez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ranirez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ranirez. 50% of Ranirez men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ranirez women worked as a Seamstress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Waiter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Ranirez family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Ranirez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranirez 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Ranirez. 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 81 military records available for the last name Ranirez. For the veterans among your Ranirez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranirez lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2000, in the United States, Ranirez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ranirez in 1997 was 55, and 73 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ranirez

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranirez 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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