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Ranisden Family History

Ranisden 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: Ramsden, Baisden, Lansden, Risden, Ranson, Branden, Nissen, Sanden

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Where is the Ranisden family from?

You can see how Ranisden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranisden family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ranisden families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Ranisden's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Ranisden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranisden 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 Ranisden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ranisden. 100% of Ranisden women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Ranisden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranisden 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ranisden. 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 Ranisden. For the veterans among your Ranisden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ranisden

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