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Ranft Family History

Ranft Name Meaning

German: nickname or topographic name from Middle High German ranft ‘edge wall crust (of bread)’ (see Ramp ).

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


Similar surnames: Sanft, Ranz, Rann, Rank, Gant, Rast, Kraft, Grandt, Brandt, Hanf

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Where is the Ranft family from?

You can see how Ranft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ranft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Ranft families living in Ohio. This was about 26% of all the recorded Ranft's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ranft families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ranft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ranft. 15% of Ranft men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Ranft women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ranft were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ranft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranft 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ranft. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ranft. For the veterans among your Ranft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranft lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ranft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ranft in 1963 was 77, and 74 in 2004.

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