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Ranick Family History

Ranick 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: Rasnick, Radick, Renick, Yanick, Janick, Banick, Rarick, Kranick

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Where is the Ranick family from?

You can see how Ranick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranick family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ranick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ranick family living in New Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ranick's in USA. New Hampshire and 2 other states had the highest population of Ranick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranick 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 Ranick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ranick. 60% of Ranick 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Ranick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Ranick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranick 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Ranick. 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 57 military records available for the last name Ranick. For the veterans among your Ranick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranick lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ranick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ranick in 1968 was 88, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ranick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranick 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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