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Ranchez Family History

Ranchez 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: Sanchez, Fancher, Rachel, Hanchey, Ranch, Raiche, Branche, Rascher

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Where is the Ranchez family from?

You can see how Ranchez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranchez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ranchez family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ranchez's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Ranchez families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranchez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ranchez ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Ranchez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranchez 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Ranchez. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ranchez. For the veterans among your Ranchez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranchez lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Ranchez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ranchez in 1973 was 79, and 36 in 2002.

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