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Rannals Family History

Rannals 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: Rantala, Randels, Randall, Runnels, Rannells, Annala, Hannahs, Randal

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Where is the Rannals family from?

You can see how Rannals families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rannals family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rannals families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Rannals families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rannals's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rannals families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rannals 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 Rannals ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rannals. 46% of Rannals men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

What Rannals family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 759 census records available for the last name Rannals. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rannals 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rannals. 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 128 military records available for the last name Rannals. For the veterans among your Rannals ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rannals lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rannals life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rannals in 1963 was 43, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rannals

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rannals 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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