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Rancor Family History

Rancor 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: Rancour, Franco, Ranger, Ranson, Francom, Kantor, Ronco, Raco, Ranch

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Where is the Rancor family from?

You can see how Rancor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rancor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rancor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rancor families living in Missouri. This was about 36% of all the recorded Rancor's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rancor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rancor 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 196 census records available for the last name Rancor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rancor 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Rancor. 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 16 military records available for the last name Rancor. For the veterans among your Rancor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rancor lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Rancor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Rancor in 1967 was 86, and 82 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rancor 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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