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Ranten Family History

Ranten 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: Hanten, Manton, Ganter, Kasten, Raven, Rutten, Garten, Ranta, Panter

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Where is the Ranten family from?

You can see how Ranten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranten family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ranten families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ranten's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ranten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranten 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 239 census records available for the last name Ranten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranten 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Ranten. 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 20 military records available for the last name Ranten. For the veterans among your Ranten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranten lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ranten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ranten in 1967 was 67, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ranten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranten 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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