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Ranison Family History

Ranison 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: Ranson, Raison, Danison, Branson, Anson, Grandison, Hanson, Faison

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Where is the Ranison family from?

You can see how Ranison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranison family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ranison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Ranison families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ranison's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ranison families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Ranison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranison 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ranison. 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 military records available for the last name Ranison. For the veterans among your Ranison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranison lifespan?

Average Ranison life expectancy in 1979 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranison 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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