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Ranza Family History

Ranza 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: Rana, Razza, Ranta, Ranz, Lanza, Randa, Danza, Panza, Franza, Manza

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Where is the Ranza family from?

You can see how Ranza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ranza families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ranza's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ranza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ranza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ranza. 100% of Ranza 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Ranza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranza 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Ranza. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ranza. For the veterans among your Ranza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranza lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1991, in the United States, Ranza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ranza in 1976 was 67, and 29 in 1991.

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