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Rangnow Family History

Rangnow 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: Rannow, Ragno, Ranno, Cannon, Rainbow, Frangos, Langner, Mangano

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Where is the Rangnow family from?

You can see how Rangnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rangnow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rangnow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Rangnow families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rangnow's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rangnow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rangnow 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 Rangnow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rangnow. 45% of Rangnow men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Rangnow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Rangnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rangnow 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Rangnow. 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 76 military records available for the last name Rangnow. For the veterans among your Rangnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rangnow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Rangnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rangnow in 1967 was 84, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rangnow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rangnow 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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