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Rancorn Family History

Rancorn 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: Ranson, Alcorn, Rascon, Rincon, Anhorn, Rayborn, Bacorn, Sanborn

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Where is the Rancorn family from?

You can see how Rancorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rancorn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rancorn families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Rancorn's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Rancorn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rancorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Rancorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rancorn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rancorn. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rancorn. For the veterans among your Rancorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rancorn lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Rancorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rancorn in 1984 was 91, and 75 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rancorn 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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