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Ranschau Family History

Ranschau 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: Ranshaw, Rasch, Rensch, Raisch, Ranch, Mancha, Renshaw, Ramshaw

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Where is the Ranschau family from?

You can see how Ranschau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranschau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ranschau family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Ranschau's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Ranschau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranschau 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 98 census records available for the last name Ranschau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranschau 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ranschau. 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 37 military records available for the last name Ranschau. For the veterans among your Ranschau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranschau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ranschau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ranschau in 1965 was 52, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ranschau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranschau 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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