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Ranwick Family History

Ranwick 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: Renwick, Fenwick, Warwick, Rasnick, Barwick, Harwick, Trawick

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Where is the Ranwick family from?

You can see how Ranwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranwick family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ranwick families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Ranwick family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ranwick's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Ranwick families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranwick 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 148 census records available for the last name Ranwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranwick 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Ranwick. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ranwick. For the veterans among your Ranwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranwick lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Ranwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ranwick in 1974 was 91, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranwick 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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