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Rant Family History

Rant Surname Meaning

see Rand.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rant family from?

You can see how Rant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 76 Rant families living in Norfolk. This was about 37% of all the recorded Rant's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Rant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rant 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 Rant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rant. 34% of Rant men worked as a Lorry Driver and 91% of Rant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rant were Grocer (retired) and Boot Trade Machinist.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Lorry Driver
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Grocer (retired)
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Boot Trade Machinist
    5%

What Rant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Rant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rant 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 785 immigration records available for the last name Rant. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Rant. For the veterans among your Rant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rant lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rant in 1957 was 50, and 6 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rant 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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