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Rantell Family History

Rantell Surname Meaning

variant of Randall.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Rantell family from?

You can see how Rantell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rantell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rantell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Rantell families living in London. This was about 91% of all the recorded Rantell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rantell families in 1891.
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What did your Rantell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electrician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rantell. 100% of Rantell men worked as an Electrician and 100% of Rantell 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

  • Electrician
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rantell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rantell 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Rantell. 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 34 military records available for the last name Rantell. For the veterans among your Rantell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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