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Raniszewski Family History

Raniszewski 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: Janiszewski, Maliszewski, Staniszewski, Banaszewski, Januszewski

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Where is the Raniszewski family from?

You can see how Raniszewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raniszewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Raniszewski families living in Michigan. This was about 28% of all the recorded Raniszewski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Raniszewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raniszewski 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 Raniszewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raniszewski. 100% of Raniszewski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Raniszewski women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Punch Press Operator
    34%
  • Plain Sewer
    34%

What Raniszewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Raniszewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raniszewski 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Raniszewski. 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 93 military records available for the last name Raniszewski. For the veterans among your Raniszewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raniszewski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Raniszewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Raniszewski in 1962 was 65, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raniszewski 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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