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Raneri Family History

Raneri Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): patronymic or plural form of the personal name Ranero from ancient Germanic Raginhari from ragin ‘counsel’ + hari heri ‘army’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ranieri, Maneri, Raineri, Neri, Sandri, Valeri, Rater, Raker, Danesi

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Where is the Raneri family from?

You can see how Raneri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raneri family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Raneri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Raneri families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Raneri's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raneri families in 1920.
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What did your Raneri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raneri. 39% of Raneri men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Raneri women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raneri were Helper and Stitcher. .

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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
    39%
  • Glove Cutter
    10%
  • Chauffeur
    10%
  • Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Stitcher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 809 census records available for the last name Raneri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raneri 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 574 immigration records available for the last name Raneri. 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 219 military records available for the last name Raneri. For the veterans among your Raneri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raneri lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Raneri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Raneri in 1960 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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