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Rantin Family History

Rantin 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: Cantin, Dantin, Rankin, Santin, Fantin, Antin, Martin, Manton, Hankin

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Where is the Rantin family from?

You can see how Rantin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rantin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rantin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Rantin families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rantin's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Rantin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rantin 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 Rantin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rantin. 75% of Rantin 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
    75%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

What Rantin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Rantin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rantin 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Rantin. 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 107 military records available for the last name Rantin. For the veterans among your Rantin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rantin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rantin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rantin in 1966 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rantin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rantin 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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