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Ranyard Family History

Ranyard Name Meaning

see Reynard .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Ranard, Bayard, Tankard, Hansard, Bankard, Canard, Manard, Bunyard

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Where is the Ranyard family from?

You can see how Ranyard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranyard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ranyard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 69 Ranyard families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Ranyard's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Ranyard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranyard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ranyard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ranyard. 50% of Ranyard men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Ranyard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ranyard were Farmer and Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Duties
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ranyard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranyard 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Ranyard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 91 military records available for the last name Ranyard. For the veterans among your Ranyard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranyard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1989, in the United States, Ranyard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ranyard in 1962 was 76, and 85 in 1989.

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