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Rancis Family History

Rancis 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: Francis, Danis, Rais, Annis, Manis, Francia, Banis, Ranch, Rallis

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Where is the Rancis family from?

You can see how Rancis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rancis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rancis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Rancis families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Rancis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rancis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rancis 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 Rancis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rancis. 100% of Rancis women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rancis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Rancis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rancis 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Rancis. 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 24 military records available for the last name Rancis. For the veterans among your Rancis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rancis lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Rancis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rancis in 1980 was 65, and 86 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rancis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rancis 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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