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Ranzinger Family History

Ranzinger 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: Matzinger, Ritzinger, Wenzinger, Fatzinger, Renninger, Benzinger

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Where is the Ranzinger family from?

You can see how Ranzinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranzinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ranzinger families living in Minnesota. This was about 21% of all the recorded Ranzinger's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ranzinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranzinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ranzinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ranzinger. 100% of Ranzinger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ranzinger women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Ranzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranzinger 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Ranzinger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ranzinger. For the veterans among your Ranzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranzinger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ranzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ranzinger in 1964 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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