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Rannalds Family History

Rannalds 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: Rannells, Rainaldi, Raynolds, Rantala, Annand, Banales, Canales

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Where is the Rannalds family from?

You can see how Rannalds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rannalds family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Rannalds families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1911 there were 2 Rannalds families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rannalds's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rannalds families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Rannalds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rannalds 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rannalds. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rannalds. For the veterans among your Rannalds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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