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Ranski Family History

Ranski 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: Rajski, Rawski, Kanski, Tanski, Rank, Ranson, Lansky, Laski, Ganske

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Where is the Ranski family from?

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

What did your Ranski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ranski. 50% of Ranski 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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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What Ranski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Ranski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranski 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Ranski. 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 34 military records available for the last name Ranski. For the veterans among your Ranski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranski lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Ranski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ranski in 1958 was 44, and 87 in 2003.

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