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Ranes Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Raines .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rans, Rynes, Hanes, Raines, Rasey, Rands, Eales, Rakes, Rayes, Sales

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Where is the Ranes family from?

You can see how Ranes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ranes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Ranes families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ranes's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ranes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ranes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ranes. 30% of Ranes men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Ranes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ranes were Truck Driver and Housework. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Housework
    12%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ranes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranes 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 655 immigration records available for the last name Ranes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Ranes. For the veterans among your Ranes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranes lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Ranes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ranes in 1951 was 27, and 89 in 2004.

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