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Ranells Family History

Ranells Name 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: Rannells, Vanella, Rinella, Ramella, Canell, Manella, Randels

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Where is the Ranells family from?

You can see how Ranells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranells family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ranells families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ranells families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Ranells's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ranells families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranells surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ranells ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ranells. 100% of Ranells men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Ranells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranells 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Ranells. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Ranells. For the veterans among your Ranells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranells lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ranells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ranells in 1968 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

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