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Ranaldo Family History

Ranaldo Surname 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: Rinaldo, Ranallo, Renaldo, Granado, Cataldo, Manalo, Rando, Capaldo

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Where is the Ranaldo family from?

You can see how Ranaldo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranaldo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ranaldo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Ranaldo families living in New Brunswick. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ranaldo's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Ranaldo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranaldo 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 Ranaldo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ranaldo. 50% of Ranaldo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ranaldo women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Handyman
    19%
  • Labor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Ranaldo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 651 census records available for the last name Ranaldo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranaldo 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Ranaldo. 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 198 military records available for the last name Ranaldo. For the veterans among your Ranaldo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranaldo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ranaldo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ranaldo in 1964 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ranaldo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranaldo ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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