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Rangas Family History

Rangas 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: Kangas, Mangas, Ragas, Rana, Frangos, Ranta, Mangan, Ranger, Panas

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Where is the Rangas family from?

You can see how Rangas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rangas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rangas families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rangas's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Rangas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rangas 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 114 census records available for the last name Rangas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rangas 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Rangas. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rangas. For the veterans among your Rangas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rangas lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1976, in the United States, Rangas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rangas in 1972 was 71, and 55 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rangas 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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