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Rancer Family History

Rancer 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: Ranger, Dancer, Lancer, Rance, Racer, Ranker, Mander, Anker, Lander

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Where is the Rancer family from?

You can see how Rancer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rancer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rancer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rancer family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Rancer's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Rancer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rancer 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 147 census records available for the last name Rancer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rancer 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Rancer. 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 14 military records available for the last name Rancer. For the veterans among your Rancer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rancer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Rancer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rancer in 1962 was 73, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rancer 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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