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Rangus Family History

Rangus 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: Angus, Mangus, Frangos, Ranum, Rasmus, Ranger, Kangas, Range, Ramus

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Where is the Rangus family from?

You can see how Rangus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rangus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rangus families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Rangus families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rangus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rangus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rangus 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 Rangus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rangus. 72% of Rangus men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Miner
    29%

What Rangus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Rangus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rangus 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Rangus. 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 199 military records available for the last name Rangus. For the veterans among your Rangus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rangus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rangus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Rangus in 1963 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rangus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rangus 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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