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Ranlett Family History

Ranlett 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: Randlett, Hazlett, Pallett, Bramlett, Gannett, Annett, Hamlett

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Where is the Ranlett family from?

You can see how Ranlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranlett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ranlett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ranlett family living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ranlett's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Ranlett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranlett 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 Ranlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ranlett. 50% of Ranlett men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Ranlett women worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ranlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranlett 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Ranlett. 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 327 military records available for the last name Ranlett. For the veterans among your Ranlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranlett lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2000, in the United States, Ranlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ranlett in 1956 was 42, and 93 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ranlett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranlett 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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