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Ranlet Family History

Ranlet 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: Manley, Hanley, Mallet, Ranger, Range, Randel, Radle, Ragle, Rapley

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Where is the Ranlet family from?

You can see how Ranlet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranlet family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ranlet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Ranlet families living in Maine. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ranlet's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Ranlet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranlet 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 Ranlet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Factory Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ranlet. 50% of Ranlet men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Ranlet women worked as a Factory Hand. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Hand
    100%
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Census Records

There are 593 census records available for the last name Ranlet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranlet 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Ranlet. 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 68 military records available for the last name Ranlet. For the veterans among your Ranlet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranlet lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Ranlet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ranlet in 1969 was 77, and 52 in 2003.

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