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Rainger Family History

Rainger Surname Meaning

see Ringer (2). see Ranger.

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


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Where is the Rainger family from?

You can see how Rainger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rainger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rainger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Rainger families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Rainger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rainger families in 1891.
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What did your Rainger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rainger. 50% of Rainger men worked as a Builders Clerk and 95% of Rainger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rainger were Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Builders Clerk
    50%
  • Lorry Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rainger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rainger 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Rainger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 194 military records available for the last name Rainger. For the veterans among your Rainger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rainger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Rainger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rainger in 1965 was 58, and 75 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rainger 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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