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Ranniger Family History

Ranniger 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: Ranger, Vannier, Pannier, Renninger, Rainier, Wanninger, Ransier

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Where is the Ranniger family from?

You can see how Ranniger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranniger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ranniger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Ranniger families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ranniger's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ranniger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranniger 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 Ranniger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ranniger. 42% of Ranniger men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Driver
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

What Ranniger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Ranniger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranniger 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Ranniger. 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 183 military records available for the last name Ranniger. For the veterans among your Ranniger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranniger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Ranniger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ranniger in 1961 was 73, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ranniger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranniger 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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