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Rannall Family History

Rannall 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: Randall, Rantala, Sandall, Bagnall, Darnall, Pannell, Arnall, Rendall

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Where is the Rannall family from?

You can see how Rannall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rannall family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rannall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rannall family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rannall's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rannall families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Rannall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rannall 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Rannall. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rannall. For the veterans among your Rannall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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