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Ranvier Family History

Ranvier 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: Ransier, Janvier, Lanier, Ranger, Javier, Manier, Vannier, Granier

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Where is the Ranvier family from?

You can see how Ranvier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranvier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Ranvier families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Ranvier family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Ranvier's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ranvier families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Ranvier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranvier 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Ranvier. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ranvier. For the veterans among your Ranvier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranvier lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Ranvier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ranvier in 1973 was 64, and 27 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranvier 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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