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Ranier Family History

Ranier 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: Lanier, Ranger, Manier, Granier, Rinier, Rapier, Rainier, Ranieri

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Where is the Ranier family from?

You can see how Ranier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ranier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Ranier families living in Quebec. This was about 48% of all the recorded Ranier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ranier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranier 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 Ranier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ranier. 32% of Ranier men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Ranier women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ranier were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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
    32%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

What Ranier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ranier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranier 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Ranier. 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 328 military records available for the last name Ranier. For the veterans among your Ranier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ranier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ranier in 1966 was 60, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ranier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranier 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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