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Rangeley Family History

Rangeley Surname Meaning

see Rawnsley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rangeley family from?

You can see how Rangeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rangeley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rangeley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 67 Rangeley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Rangeley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rangeley families in 1891.
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What did your Rangeley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rangeley. 100% of Rangeley men worked as a Bank Clerk and 90% of Rangeley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bank Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • School Teacher Retired
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Rangeley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rangeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rangeley 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Rangeley. 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 172 military records available for the last name Rangeley. For the veterans among your Rangeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rangeley lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Rangeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rangeley in 1959 was 51, and 48 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rangeley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rangeley 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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