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Rangey Family History

Rangey 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, Range, Rangel, Rongey, Ranney, Raney, Gange, Angel, Manley

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Where is the Rangey family from?

You can see how Rangey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rangey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rangey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Rangey family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Rangey's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Rangey families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rangey 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 140 census records available for the last name Rangey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rangey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rangey. 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 22 military records available for the last name Rangey. For the veterans among your Rangey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rangey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Rangey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rangey in 1970 was 47, and 78 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rangey 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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