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Rangwood Family History

Rangwood 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: Ringwood, Hagwood, Magwood, Haigwood, Mangold, Haywood, Henwood

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Where is the Rangwood family from?

You can see how Rangwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rangwood family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rangwood families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Rangwood family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rangwood's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Rangwood families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Rangwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rangwood 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rangwood. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rangwood. For the veterans among your Rangwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rangwood lifespan?

Average Rangwood life expectancy in 1961 was 44 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 53.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rangwood 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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