Origins of the Raney surname

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    In 1921, most Raneys lived in yorkshire

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    1,000 Raneys found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Raneys

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Raneys in 1921

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    General Servant Domestic

    4

    House Servant

    4

    Cotton Weaver

    3

    Mill Sp

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Raneys in 1921

    Farm Hands

    34

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    24

    General Farmers

    11

    Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen

    10

    Carter

    7

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