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Rantan Family History

Rantan 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: Ranta, Rattan, Rana, Manton, Rahman, Mannan, Mangan, Banton, Rantala

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Where is the Rantan family from?

You can see how Rantan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rantan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rantan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Rantan family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rantan's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Rantan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Rantan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rantan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Rantan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rantan. For the veterans among your Rantan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rantan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Rantan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rantan in 1966 was 38, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rantan 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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