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Ranus Family History

Ranus 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: Ranum, Ramus, Hanus, Raus, Janus, Ranes, Rans, Manus, Rands, Ganus

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Where is the Ranus family from?

You can see how Ranus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ranus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ranus families living in Kansas. This was about 58% of all the recorded Ranus's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Ranus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Ranus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranus 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Ranus. 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 70 military records available for the last name Ranus. For the veterans among your Ranus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ranus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ranus in 1963 was 56, and 57 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranus 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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