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Raniere Family History

Raniere 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: Ranieri, Lanier, Ranger, Riviere, Manier, Granier, Granieri, Rinier

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Where is the Raniere family from?

You can see how Raniere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raniere family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Raniere families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Raniere families living in Quebec. This was about 58% of all the recorded Raniere's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Raniere families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raniere 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 Raniere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raniere. 60% of Raniere men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Raniere women worked as an Operator.

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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%
  • Mason
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Raniere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Raniere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raniere 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Raniere. 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 42 military records available for the last name Raniere. For the veterans among your Raniere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raniere lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Raniere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Raniere in 1961 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raniere

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raniere 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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