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Ranold Family History

Ranold 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: Rabold, Hanold, Harold, Rand, Mangold, Arnold, Reynold, Raiola

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Where is the Ranold family from?

You can see how Ranold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranold family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ranold families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Ranold family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Ranold's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Ranold families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ranold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ranold. 40% of Ranold men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
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Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Ranold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranold 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Ranold. 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 60 military records available for the last name Ranold. For the veterans among your Ranold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranold lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2002, in the United States, Ranold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ranold in 1996 was 93, and 90 in 2002.

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