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Rantt Family History

Rantt 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: Ranta, Ranft, Raitt, Gantt, Rantz, Randt, Batt, Rana, Rank, Rand

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Where is the Rantt family from?

You can see how Rantt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rantt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Rantt families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Rantt family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Rantt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rantt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rantt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Rantt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rantt 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rantt. 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 27 military records available for the last name Rantt. For the veterans among your Rantt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rantt lifespan?

Average Rantt life expectancy in 1966 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rantt 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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