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Ranous Family History

Ranous 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: Wanous, Manous, Tanous, Ranum, Rasmus, Angus, Banos, Ramus, Ramos

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Where is the Ranous family from?

You can see how Ranous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranous family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ranous families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Ranous families living in Glamorgan. This was about 32% of all the recorded Ranous's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Ranous families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranous 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 Ranous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ranous. 43% of Ranous men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ranous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranous 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Ranous. 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 124 military records available for the last name Ranous. For the veterans among your Ranous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranous lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ranous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ranous in 1963 was 78, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ranous

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranous 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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