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Ranny Family History

Ranny 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: Rann, Hanny, Canny, Ranno, Ranney, Raney, Nanny, Manny, Ranly, Ray

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Where is the Ranny family from?

You can see how Ranny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ranny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Ranny families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ranny's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ranny families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ranny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ranny. 34% of Ranny men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Ranny women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ranny were Farm Laborer and Waitress. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ranny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranny 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Ranny. 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 341 military records available for the last name Ranny. For the veterans among your Ranny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranny lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Ranny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ranny in 1973 was 66, and 82 in 2002.

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