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Raner Family History

Raner 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: Rader, Ranger, Rager, Kraner, Rayner, Raper, Raber, Rater, Ramer

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Where is the Raner family from?

You can see how Raner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Raner families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Raner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Raner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raner 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 Raner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raner. 29% of Raner men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Raner women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raner were Carpenter and Cook. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Raner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raner 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 713 immigration records available for the last name Raner. 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 750 military records available for the last name Raner. For the veterans among your Raner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raner lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Raner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Raner in 1960 was 50, and 99 in 2004.

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