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Rannell Family History

Rannell 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: Pannell, Rannells, Randell, Crannell, Cannell, Mansell, Fennell

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Where is the Rannell family from?

You can see how Rannell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rannell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rannell families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Rannell family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rannell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rannell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rannell 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 Rannell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rannell. 50% of Rannell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rannell women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Rannell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Rannell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rannell 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 Rannell. 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 41 military records available for the last name Rannell. For the veterans among your Rannell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rannell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1984, in the United States, Rannell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rannell in 1972 was 77, and 100 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rannell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rannell 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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