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Ranville Family History

Ranville Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Rainville.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ranville family from?

You can see how Ranville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranville family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ranville families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 65 Ranville families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Ranville's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ranville families in 1911.
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What did your Ranville ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Commis and Calpaines were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ranville. 17% of Ranville men worked as a Commis and 100% of Ranville women worked as a Calpaines.

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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 1921

  • Commis
    17%
  • Tailleur
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Peintre
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Calpaines
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ranville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranville 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Ranville. 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 147 military records available for the last name Ranville. For the veterans among your Ranville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranville lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ranville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ranville in 1963 was 83, and 84 in 2004.

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